Definition of "turnout" []

• The number of people gathered for a particular event or purpose; attendance: The peace march attracted a large turnout. (noun)
• A number of things produced; output. (noun)
• The act or an instance of turning out. (noun)
• Chiefly British A labor strike. (noun)
• Chiefly British A laborer on strike. (noun)

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• "Given that ballots are due on May 22, the turnout is already relatively high for a House race."
• "But blacks midterm turnout is also traditionally low compared to white and older voters."
• "This kind of turnout is just an unbelievable thing."