election

[ ih-lek-shuhn ]

noun

1. the selection of a person or persons for office by vote:

   In 2018, elections for governors were held in 36 states.

2. the status of being or having been elected:

   his fading chances for election;

   the international coverage of her election.

3. a public vote upon a proposition submitted:

   The official results of today’s election regarding use of public lands will not be reported any earlier than tomorrow.

4. the act of electing:

   There is no evidence to suggest violation of the rules of election.

5. Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation:

   Election is not a hidden decree, but the decree revealed in Christ.

election

/ ɪˈlɛkʃən /

noun

1. the selection by vote of a person or persons from among candidates for a position, esp a political office
2. a public vote on an official proposition
3. the act or an instance of choosing
4. Christianity
   1. the doctrine of Calvin that God chooses certain individuals for salvation without reference to their faith or works
   2. the doctrine of Arminius and others that God chooses for salvation those who, by grace, persevere in faith and works

Other Words From

• in·ter·e·lec·tion adjective
• non·e·lec·tion noun
• post·e·lec·tion adjective
• re·e·lec·tion noun adjective
• self-e·lec·tion noun
• sub·e·lec·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of election¹

First recorded in 1225–75; from Latin ēlēctiōn- (stem of ēlēctiō ), equivalent to ēlēct(us) ( elect ) + -iōn- noun suffix ( -ion ); replacing Middle English eleccioun, from Anglo-French

Example Sentences

It found that fewer exceptions were made in the months after the general election "than is typical in a similar length of time".

From BBC

The number of hotels being used to house asylum seekers has risen by seven since the general election, the government has disclosed.

From BBC

Some saw that as promoting and supporting Trump ahead of the US election.

From BBC

At the time of the Nov. 5 election, there were 47 vacancies on the federal bench, with 17 nominees awaiting confirmation.

From Salon

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election was helped by his decision to tap into voters' concerns about the cost of living, analysts have suggested.

From BBC

Related Words

• appointment
• ballot
• balloting
• decision
• poll
• primary
• referendum
• selection