Noun
show of hands (plural shows of hands)
A vote in which people raise a hand in order to state their agreement with something.
The vote was taken by a show of hands.
At a recent training workshop I led for the Tribe Women entrepreneurial community in Portobello, a show of hands indicated that a third of participants had left a job due to unresolved conflict and around a quarter having taken no steps to resolve that. Source: Internet
Although we didn’t have a show of hands or secret ballot before leaving the room, I think that most in the audience were convinced that Saul’s is approaching their changes with care and thoughtfulness, and the future of this deli is in good hands. Source: Internet
Last January, National Guard forces in riot gear barred Guaidó from entering the National Assembly after some Maduro allies claimed they had replaced Guaidó as assembly president, although with a vote taken on a show of hands without a quorum. Source: Internet
A quick survey, by a show of hands, of accountants in the room carried out by Mr Allen, showed that most accountants spent between two and five days collecting financials at the end of each month. Source: Internet
Show of hands, and be honest: How many here scrawled meaningful song lyrics in notebooks and diaries as moody… Source: Internet
He said Article 24 of the party’s constitution allowed the selection of a candidate by acclamation, show of hands or through a secret ballot. Source: Internet