election in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice
   "her election of medicine as a profession"
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2. a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
   "the results of the election will be announced tonight"
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3. the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)
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4. the status or fact of being elected
   "they celebrated his election"
   election