election

Meanings

• noun

  The process of choosing an individual to hold office.

  - "The election for president will take place next year."
  - "The results of the election were surprising."

• noun

  A formal vote on a particular issue.

  - "There was a unanimous election in favor of the new proposal."
  - "The election of the new board members was contested."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100382"

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Synonyms

chosenness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with election
relection , selection , collision

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Variants

List of all variants of election that leads to same result
election , elections , Election Day , Election Days , by-election , by-elections , bye-election , bye-elections , general election , general elections , pre-election , preelection

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Forms

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elections, electing, elected

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Etymology

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Old French 'eleccioun' from 'elire' meaning 'to choose'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded elections took place in ancient Athens around 500 BC.

2. The United States holds the world record for the longest presidential inauguration speech, which was delivered by William Henry Harrison in 1841 and lasted for over an hour.

3. The term 'election day' is a misnomer as elections can take place over several days or even weeks in some countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. voting: The act of casting a vote in an election.

2. campaign: The period of time leading up to an election during which candidates promote themselves and their platforms.

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Culture

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Elections have been a significant part of human history, dating back to ancient civilizations. They represent the democratic process and the transfer of power from one authority to another. Elections have been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "election"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a polling station with people casting their votes.
   - Visualize a ballot box being filled with ballots.
   - Imagine a crowd gathering to hear the election results.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'election' with the concept of 'choosing'.
   - Think of the word 'democracy' when you hear 'election'.
   - Associate 'election' with the idea of 'power transfer'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Elephants Can't Outrun Tigers: Elections Can't Outrun Time.
   - Every Citizen's Opinion Matters: Elections Determine Our Leaders.

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