election

An organized vote in which people choose a leader or representatives.

• The election is next week.
• She won the local election.
• Millions of people voted in yesterday’s elections.

Common phrases: general election, local election, hold an election, win an election

The choice of a particular person as a leader or representative through a public vote.

• Her election surprised everyone.
• They celebrated his election as mayor.
• The election of a new president brought hope.

How to use it: election as something (Her election as president was announced yesterday.); election of someone (The election of a new mayor changed the town.)

Similar words: selection

Common phrases: election as president, election of someone, someone’s election

The act of choosing an option, sometimes through a vote.

• She made an election to receive monthly payments.
• Your election of benefits cannot be changed this year.
• The agreement allows an election between two payment methods.

Similar words: choice, selection

Common phrases: election of remedies, make an election, election to receive