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i-LEKSHUN/ɪˈlekʃn/

An election is when people vote to choose a person or a government: a general election; win / lose / hold an election. A vote is one person’s choice; an election is the whole event. Elect is the verb; electoral is the adjective (electoral register). Candidate and voter are the people involved. In British news, a snap election is one called suddenly.

Meaning

An occasion when people vote to choose a person or a government.

Examples

• “The election will take place in May.”
• “The election results will be announced tonight.”
• “She was elected to the local council.”

Good to know

hold / win / lose an election. general election. Verb: elect. One person’s choice: a vote. Adjective: electoral.

Near in meaning

vote

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