Defined term

Machine-Readable Mark

Machine-Readable Mark: Mark in a contest selection position of a paper ballot that meets requirements for detection by a scanner.

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Definition

Mark in a contest selection position of a paper ballot that meets requirements for detection by a scanner.

Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

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