Borda count
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named after French mathematician Jean-Charles de Borda (1733–1799), who devised the system in 1781, although it is claimed he was preceded by German cardinal Nicholas of Cusa (1401–1464).
Noun
[edit]Borda count (plural Borda counts)
- A voting system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference and points are awarded to candidates based these rankings. The winning candidate is one with the most points.