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election

The correct spelling is election.

How to pronounce election

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/
noun

IPA: /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

Say it like: Ele-csh-on

The correct spelling is election. A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote. For example: "How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

Usage Examples

How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?

The election of John Smith was due to his broad appeal.

W-4 election

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.
  2. 2.The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
  3. 3.An option that is selected.
  4. 4.Any conscious choice.
  5. 5.In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.

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