election
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
elections
plural
elections
Britannica Dictionary definition of ELECTION
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the act or process of choosing someone for a public office by voting
— often used before another noun
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see also general election
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a presidential/gubernatorial election
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He's favored to win the election.
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(US) She is running for election. = (Brit) She is standing for election. [=she is a candidate in an election]
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The election results are in.
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(US) Today is election day. [=(Brit) polling day]
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the fact of being elected
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The scandal may affect his chances for election.
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Her election to the Senate was a surprise to many.
