A show of hands

noun

A vote in which people raise their hands to show approval or agreement.

All those in favor, please indicate by a show of hands.
Visual representation of "a show of hands" - A vote in which people raise their hands to show approval or agreement

Often appears as...

  • show of hands
  • indication by a show of hands
noun

An act to demonstrate the number of people who agree or support something.

The teacher asked for a show of hands of those who had done their homework.
Visual representation of "a show of hands" - An act to demonstrate the number of people who agree or support something

Often appears as...

  • call for a show of hands
  • survey by a show of hands
noun

A vote in which people raise their hands to show approval or agreement.

All those in favor, please indicate by a show of hands.
Visual representation of "a show of hands" - A vote in which people raise their hands to show approval or agreement

Often appears as...

  • show of hands
  • indication by a show of hands
noun

An act to demonstrate the number of people who agree or support something.

The teacher asked for a show of hands of those who had done their homework.
Visual representation of "a show of hands" - An act to demonstrate the number of people who agree or support something

Often appears as...

  • call for a show of hands
  • survey by a show of hands
Definition 1 of 2
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LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Decisions

Used when making decisions within a group, such as in meetings or classrooms, to gauge opinion quickly.

Illustration for Group Decisions
Let's have a show of hands for the preferred field trip location.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Verbal Voting

Used to vote without speaking, ensuring a quieter and more visual voting process.

Illustration for Non-Verbal Voting
For our next book club selection, can I get a show of hands for each suggestion?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Quick Polling

Ideal for rapid polling on simple yes/no or preferential choices among a group.

Illustration for Quick Polling
A show of hands, please—who's in favor of extending our lunch hour?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Decisions

Used when making decisions within a group, such as in meetings or classrooms, to gauge opinion quickly.

Illustration for Group Decisions
Let's have a show of hands for the preferred field trip location.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Verbal Voting

Used to vote without speaking, ensuring a quieter and more visual voting process.

Illustration for Non-Verbal Voting
For our next book club selection, can I get a show of hands for each suggestion?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Quick Polling

Ideal for rapid polling on simple yes/no or preferential choices among a group.

Illustration for Quick Polling
A show of hands, please—who's in favor of extending our lunch hour?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Decisions

Used when making decisions within a group, such as in meetings or classrooms, to gauge opinion quickly.

Illustration for Group Decisions
Let's have a show of hands for the preferred field trip location.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-Verbal Voting

Used to vote without speaking, ensuring a quieter and more visual voting process.

Illustration for Non-Verbal Voting
For our next book club selection, can I get a show of hands for each suggestion?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Quick Polling

Ideal for rapid polling on simple yes/no or preferential choices among a group.

Illustration for Quick Polling
A show of hands, please—who's in favor of extending our lunch hour?
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