Word: Election

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlekʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: A formal process of choosing a person or group of people for a position or office, typically by voting. For example: “The presidential election is scheduled for next year.”
• Noun (in a broader sense): The choice or selection made by this process. For example: “The party’s election to the leadership role was widely celebrated.”
• Verb: To choose or select someone for a position or office through a formal vote or ballot. For example: “The committee elected her as its new chairperson.”

Phrases

• “General election”: A country-wide election to choose representatives for national government.
• “Vote in an election”: To participate in the act of casting a vote during an election process.
• “Election campaign”: The period of time leading up to an election when candidates promote their platforms and vie for votes.
• “Run for election”: To stand as a candidate in an election.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “In the upcoming local elections, citizens will vote for their preferred city council members.”
• Verb: “After months of campaigning, he was finally elected to serve his first term in Congress.”

Synonyms

• Voting
• Ballot
• Poll
• Choice
• Selection
• Nomination
• Vote
• Choosing
• Decision-making (in a political context)