election Definition
the process of choosing a person or group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting.
Using election: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "election" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The election for the new president will be held next month.
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He won the election by a narrow margin.
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The election results were announced on live television.
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The country is preparing for the upcoming election.
election Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for election
- ballot
- appointment
- voting
- poll
- selection
Idioms Using election
the election is in the bag
a phrase used to express confidence that one will win an election
Example
After the latest poll results, the candidate's team believes the election is in the bag.
to run for election
to compete as a candidate in an election
Example
She decided to run for election after being encouraged by her supporters.
to steal an election
to manipulate the results of an election in order to change the outcome
Example
There were allegations that the opposition party tried to steal the election by tampering with the ballot boxes.
Phrases with election
general election
an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen
Example
The general election for the parliament is held every four years.
presidential election
an election in which voters choose a candidate to become the president of a country
Example
The presidential election in the United States is held every four years.
local election
an election in which voters choose representatives for local government positions
Example
The local election for the city council is held every two years.
Origins of election
from Latin 'electionem', meaning 'a choice'
Summary: election in Brief
The term 'election' [ɪˈlekʃn] refers to the process of selecting a person or group of people for a position, often political, through voting. It includes phrases like 'general election,' 'presidential election,' and 'local election,' as well as idioms like 'the election is in the bag,' expressing confidence in winning, and 'to steal an election,' indicating manipulation of results.
