Meaning Of The Word Elect

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elect
verb: When people elect someone, they choose that person to represent them, by voting for them.

elect in American English
chosen; given preference
adjective: selected, as for an office, but not yet inducted (usually used in combination following a noun)
intransitive verb: to choose or select someone or something, as by voting
noun: a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen
transitive verb: to choose or select by vote, as for an office

elect in British English
adjective: voted into office but not yet installed
verb: to choose (someone) to be (a representative or a public official) by voting

elect. in American English
abbreviation: electric

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