ELECTIONS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word elections. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ELECTIONS
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| appointment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of putting a person into a non-elective position • a meeting arranged in advance • (usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel) • a person who is appointed to a job or position • the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed • (law) the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| casting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • object formed by a mold • the act of creating something by casting it in a mold • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| determination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature • the act of making up your mind about something | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| choosing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives • select as an alternative over another • see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way | ||||||||
