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ELECTION Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word election. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word election. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ELECTION

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ballot
nounn
noun

• a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting

• a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

verb

• vote by ballot

choice
nounn
noun

• the person or thing chosen or selected

• the act of choosing or selecting

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

• appealing to refined taste

decision
nounn
noun

• the act of making up your mind about something

• a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

• (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred

• the outcome of a game or contest

• the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose

poll
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tame parrot

• an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

• the top of the head

• the part of the head between the ears

• the counting of votes (as in an election)

verb

• get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

• vote in an election at a polling station

• get the votes of

• convert into a pollard

referendum
nounn
noun

• a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

selection
nounn
noun

• the act of choosing or selecting

• an assortment of things from which a choice can be made

• the person or thing chosen or selected

• a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment

• a passage selected from a larger work

vote
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

• the opinion of a group as determined by voting

• a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

• a body of voters who have the same interests

• the total number of voters who participated

verb

• express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

• express one's choice or preference by vote

• express a choice or opinion

• be guided by in voting

• bring into existence or make available by vote

Best Hypernyms For ELECTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for election, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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choice foreordination option pick position predestination predetermination preordination selection status vote

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