election
Translation
election
Examples
The presidential election is next year.
The presidential election is next year.
Her election to the board was a surprise.
Her election to the board was a surprise.
Grammar Patterns
((election)) for sth. the process of choosing someone for a role There is an election for class president.
((election)) of sb. the result of a person being chosen The election of a new leader is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vote, poll, ballot
Etymology
From Latin 'electionem' (a choice, selection), a noun of action from 'eligere' (to pick out).
Memory Tips
The '-ion' ending often signifies a process or result, so 'election' is the process of 'electing'.