election

noun
UK: /ɪˈlekʃən/
US: /ɪˈlekʃən/

  1. A time when people vote to choose someone for a political office.

    1. The election is next Tuesday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The upcoming election will determine the city's future direction. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of selecting a person or group of people for a position, especially in politics, by voting.

    1. I voted in the last election. [ ] [ ]
    2. The election process was monitored by international observers. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of choosing or selecting someone or something.

    1. His election of a new car was quick. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her election to study abroad surprised her family and friends. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vote ballot referendum poll selection choice

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "election" in English means: A time when people vote to choose someone for a political office., The process of selecting a person or group of people for a position, especially in politics, by voting., The act of choosing or selecting someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "election" is /ɪˈlekʃən/ in British English and /ɪˈlekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "election": vote, ballot, referendum, poll, selection, choice.

Example usage of "election": "The election is next Tuesday.". More examples on the page.