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election

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of election

1 the act or process of selecting
  • the election of a major is something that every college student has to do at some point
Synonyms of election

choice, choosing, picking, selecting, selection
Words Related to election

option

appointment, assignment, designation, naming, nomination

decision
2 the power, right, or opportunity to choose
  • at the country inn, breakfast in bed is entirely at the election of the guest
Synonyms of election

alternative, choice, discretion, druthers [dialect], liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, volition, way
Words Related to election

determination, free will, will

say, voice, vote

inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency

discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity
Near Antonyms of election

coercion, duress, force

duty, obligation

Hobson's choice

Synonym Discussion of election

choice, option, alternative, preference, selection, election mean the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen. choice suggests the opportunity or privilege of choosing freely.
    • freedom of choice
option implies a power to choose that is specifically granted or guaranteed.
    • the option of paying now or later
alternative implies a need to choose one and reject another possibility.
    • equally attractive alternatives
preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections.
    • a preference for cool weather
selection implies a range of choice.
    • a varied selection of furniture
election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment.
    • doing a tax return forces certain elections on you

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