選挙 — meaning in English

English meaning

• elect verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
• election noun A formal process in which people vote to choose leaders or representatives.

Senses

選挙 is used for these senses in English:

• elect (transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election
• election A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.

elect — full definition

1. verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
2. verb To choose or decide to do something.
3. adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.

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