electing

[ɪˈlɛktɪŋ]

electing Definition

to choose someone to hold an official position by voting.

Using electing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "electing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The citizens will be electing a new mayor next month.

  • Example

    The committee is responsible for electing the board members.

  • Example

    The process of electing a new president can take several months.

electing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for electing

Phrases with electing

  • self-electing

    having the ability to choose oneself or one's own representatives without outside influence

    Example

    The company's board of directors is self-electing, meaning they choose their own replacements.

  • choosing or deciding to do something

    Example

    After much consideration, she is electing to pursue a career in medicine.

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Summary: electing in Brief

The term 'electing' [ɪˈlɛktɪŋ] refers to the act of choosing someone for an official position through voting. Examples include electing a new mayor or board member. The phrase 'electing to do something' means choosing or deciding to do something, as in 'She is electing to pursue a career in medicine.'