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election

UK
/ɪˈlɛkʃən/
US
/ɪˈlɛkʃən/

Translations

electionnoun
elections
pl
UK
/ɪˈlɛkʃən/
US
/ɪˈlɛkʃən/
The election will be held next month.
Выборы состоятся в следующем месяце.
Additional translations
избрание
Synonyms
poll
vote
referendum
plebiscite
selection
ballot
appointment
electionadjective
UK
/ɪˈlɛk.ʃən/
US
/ɪˈlɛk.ʃən/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. 'election campaign'.
electionsnoun

election

elections
pl
UK
/ɪˈlɛk.ʃənz/
US
/ɪˈlɛk.ʃənz/
The elections were marred by allegations of fraud.
Выборы были омрачены обвинениями в мошенничестве.
Additional translations
избранияОфициальный стиль; употребляется при указании на факт назначения лица на должность.
голосованияВ контексте процесса голосования; менее формально.
Synonyms
plebiscites
polls
balloting
voting
ballots
contests
races
polling
electoral contests
referendums

Definitions

electionnoun
A formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body.
The election for the new mayor will be held next month.
A public vote upon a proposition submitted.
The election on the new tax proposal will take place next week.
A specific contest in which voters choose among candidates or options.
The 2020 presidential election attracted record turnout.
electionadjective
Relating to or connected with an election or elections.
Campaign volunteers distributed election materials door to door.
electionsnoun
A formal and organized process of choosing individuals for public office or other positions by voting.
The country holds national elections every four years to select its president.
The act or instance of choosing or selecting by vote.
The elections for the student council were held last week.
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