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election
/ɪˈlɛkʃən/
process of selecting leaders or representatives
The election will determine the next president.
The election is a process to choose the next leader.
formal
A formal process by which a population chooses representatives or leaders through voting.
The election was held on November 5th.
The formal voting process took place on November 5th.
In democratic systems, elections are typically held at regular intervals.
informal
A situation where someone is chosen for a position or role.
She won the election for class president.
She was chosen as class president through a voting process.
Can also refer to informal selections in non-political contexts.
Collocations
election campaignthe period before voting where candidates promote themselveselection daythe specific date when voting occurselection resultsthe final outcome of the voting process
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Political Context
Elections are central to democratic governance, determining leadership and policy direction.
Gold Rule
Fairness
A fair election is transparent, inclusive, and free from coercion or fraud.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'election,' from Old French 'eleccion,' from Latin 'electio,' meaning 'choice.'
Usage Notes
The term is most commonly used in political contexts but can also refer to other selection processes.
Word Breakdown
elect
to choose or select
root-ion
the process or result of
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