Definition
Definition of electing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
votingRare related to the process of votingRare
- The electing procedures were updated to ensure fairness.
- The electing committee met to discuss the candidates.
- Electing officials is a crucial part of democracy.
Origin of electing
Latin, eligere (to choose)
Terms with electing included in their meaning
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university
member of a board electing professors
history
German prince electing the Holy Roman Emperor
election
the assembly of cardinals electing the pope
government
assembly in ancient Rome for making laws or electing officials
US politics
area electing a House Representative in the U.S
politics
pertaining to a voting system electing one person per division
politics
electoral system electing one representative per district
election
related to the act of electing again
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- French:électoral, ...
- German:wahlbezogen, ...
- Italian:elettorale, ...
- Spanish:electoral, ...
- Portuguese:eleitoral, ...
- Chinese:选举的, ...
- Japanese:選挙の, ...
- Arabic:انتِخابِي, ...
- Hebrew:בְּחִירָתִי, ...
- Russian:избирательный, ...
- Ukrainian:виборчий, ...
- Hindi:मतदान, ...
Definition of elect - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
votingtr. choose a candidate in an electiontr.
- They will elect a new mayor next month.
2.
decisionintr. make a decision to do somethingintr.
- He elected to take the early flight.
3.
religiontr. TECH. select or predestine for salvationtr. TECH.
- Some believe God elects individuals for salvation.
Adjective
1.
politicsvoted into office but not yet installed
- The president elect will take office next month.
2.
selectionchosen or choice; selected or elite
- She was part of the elect group of scholars.
3.
religionTECH. selected or predestined by God to receive salvationTECH.
- The elect are believed to be saved.
Noun
1.
exclusive groupgroup chosen for a special status
- Only the elect were invited to the private event.
2.
theologyTECH. people predestined for salvationTECH.
- The elect are believed to be saved by divine will.
Expressions with elect
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person elected president but not yet in office
The president-elect will be inaugurated next month.
choose someone by voting with overwhelming support
The citizens elected her with a thumping majority.
choose someone without a formal vote
The committee elected the new chair by acclamation.
Origin of elect
Latin, eligere (to choose)
Examples of elect in a sentence
Citizens elect representatives every four years. They elected to skip the meeting. She elected to pursue a different career path. The doctrine states that only a few are elected for eternal life. In some sects, being elected is seen as a divine mystery. The governor elect will assume duties soon.
The senator elect is preparing for the transition. The elect committee made the final decision. He was invited to join the elect circle of artists. The elect are chosen according to divine will. In the sermon, the elect were praised for their faith. The elect gathered for the annual ceremony. Membership in the elect requires a rigorous selection process. The elect are often discussed in theological studies. Prayers were offered for the elect during the service.
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- French:élire, élu, ...
- German:wählen, designiert, ...
- Italian:eleggere, eletto, ...
- Spanish:elegir, electo, ...
- Portuguese:eleger, eleito, ...
- Chinese:选举, 当选的, ...
- Japanese:選ぶ, 当選した, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتَخَبَ, مُنْتَخَب, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְחוֹר, נִבְחָר, ...
- Russian:избирать, избранный, ...
- Ukrainian:обирати, обраний, ...
- Hindi:निर्वाचित करना, निर्वाचित, ...
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