election

noun

1. 1

   A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

   “How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?”

2. 2

   The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.

   “The election of John Smith was due to his broad appeal.”

3. 3

   An option that is selected.

   “W-4 election”

4. 4

   Any conscious choice.

5. 5

   In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.

6. 6

   Those who are elected.