Turnout/ˈtɜːrnaʊt/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Election-Related Usually refers to how many people vote in an election; higher numbers can show stronger political engagement. The mayoral race had a huge turnout. Pro Tip 2/2Event Participation Describes the size of an audience or participants at an event, like a concert or rally. The festival saw a record turnout.