Elect
/ɪˈlɛkt/
Definitions
- (v.) To choose someone for office or responsibility by voting.
The committee will elect a new chairperson next week.
- (adj.) Chosen for a position but not yet installed or officially in office.
The president-elect will assume office in January.
Forms
- elects
- electing
- elected
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Commentary
Use 'elect' with voting contexts; 'elect' as adjective indicates future status before formal assumption of duties.
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