election

Pronunciation

• enPR: ĭ-lĕk'shən, IPA ^(key): /ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular election

Plural elections

1. An election is a decision, often decided by voting.

   The man elected to take part in the work.

   The result of voting for the election was more votes that the man should do the work.

See also

• vote

Related words

• elect