Defined term
Marginally Machine-readable Mark
Marginally Machine-readable Mark: An intentional mark in a contest selection position of a paper ballot that does not meet the requirements for a reliably…
Also known as: Marginal Mark
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Marginal Mark
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Definition
An intentional mark in a contest selection position of a paper ballot that does not meet the requirements for a reliably detectable selection, and therefore requires human adjudication. A marginal mark may be determined to indicate a selection, depending on state law.
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NIST Election Glossary
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