A2 noun Neutro #363 mais comum

election

/ɪˈlek.ʃən/

An election is a formal process where people vote to choose a person for a political office or a specific position. It is the primary way that democratic societies select their leaders and make collective decisions.

Exemplos

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1

I am going to vote in the local election tomorrow morning.

I am going to vote in the local election tomorrow morning.

2

The government has announced that a general election will be held in November.

The government has announced that a general election will be held in November.

3

Do you think he has a chance of winning the election?

Do you think he has a chance of winning the election?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
election
Verb
elect
Adjetivo
electoral
Relacionado
electorate
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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'Election' and 'Select' both come from the same root; an election is when a group selects someone by voting.

Quiz rápido

The citizens will go to the polls next week for the presidential ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: election

Exemplos

1

I am going to vote in the local election tomorrow morning.

everyday

I am going to vote in the local election tomorrow morning.

2

The government has announced that a general election will be held in November.

formal

The government has announced that a general election will be held in November.

3

Do you think he has a chance of winning the election?

informal

Do you think he has a chance of winning the election?

4

Political scientists examine the various factors that influence election outcomes.

academic

Political scientists examine the various factors that influence election outcomes.

5

The shareholders participated in an election to appoint the new board members.

business

The shareholders participated in an election to appoint the new board members.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
election
Verb
elect
Adjetivo
electoral
Relacionado
electorate

Colocações comuns

hold an election to organize and carry out a voting process
win an election to be successful and get the most votes
general election an election in which all or most members of a political body are chosen
election campaign the period of time before an election when candidates try to get votes
presidential election an election held to choose a president

Frases Comuns

run for election

to compete as a candidate in an election

election day

the day on which people cast their votes

landslide election

an election victory by a very large margin

Frequentemente confundido com

election vs selection

Selection is a general choice made by anyone, while an election specifically involves a group voting.

election vs electorate

An election is the event/process; the electorate is the group of people who are allowed to vote.

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Notas de uso

The word is almost always used with verbs like 'hold', 'call', 'win', or 'lose'. It can also function as a noun adjunct, as in 'election results' or 'election night'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'make an election' when they should use 'hold an election' or 'vote in an election'.

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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'Election' and 'Select' both come from the same root; an election is when a group selects someone by voting.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'electionem', meaning a choice or selection, derived from 'eligere' (to pick out).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: elections) Can be used as a modifier before other nouns Commonly follows the preposition 'in' (e.g., vote in an election)
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Contexto cultural

In many democratic countries, elections are seen as a civic duty and are often accompanied by public debates and media coverage.

Quiz rápido

The citizens will go to the polls next week for the presidential ________.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: election

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