Election

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

Definitions of election

noun a formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office

Example Sentences

A1 The election for class president is next week.

A2 I voted in the local election for mayor.

B1 There was a lot of controversy surrounding the election results.

B2 The election campaign was filled with promises and debates.

C1 The outcome of the election will have a significant impact on the country's future.

C2 The election process was closely monitored by international observers to ensure fairness.

Examples of election in a Sentence

formal The election for the new president will take place next month.

informal Hey, did you hear about the election coming up? It's gonna be interesting.

slang I can't wait to vote in the next elecsh!

figurative In the election between work and play, it's important to find a balance.

Grammatical Forms of election

• plural: elections
• comparative: more election
• superlative: most election
• present tense: elect
• future tense: will elect
• perfect tense: have elected
• continuous tense: is electing
• singular: election
• positive degree: elect
• infinitive: to elect
• gerund: electing
• participle: elected

Origin and Evolution of election

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'election' originated from the Latin word 'electionem' which means a choice or selection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'election' has evolved to specifically refer to the process of choosing a person for a position through voting, especially in political contexts.