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elec·tion

Pronounced:

/ɪˈlɛkʃən/Listen to audio

Function:

noun

Inflected forms:

plural elec·tions

Meaning:

[count] 1 : the act or process of choosing someone for a public office by voting a presidential/gubernatorial election He's favored to win the election.often used before another noun The election results are in. (US) Today is election day. [=(Brit) polling day]see also general election
2 : the fact of being elected The scandal may affect his chances for election. Her election to the Senate was a surprise to many.
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