I. i-ˈlekt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin electus, past participle of eligere to select, from e- + legere to choose — more at legend
Date: 15th century
1. : carefully selected : chosen
2. : chosen for salvation through divine mercy
3.
a. : chosen for office or position but not yet installed
the president- elect
b. : chosen for marriage at some future time
the bride- elect
II. noun
( plural elect )
Date: 15th century
1. : one chosen or set apart (as by divine favor)
2. plural : a select or exclusive group of people
III. verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin electus
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to select by vote for an office, position, or membership
elect ed her class president
2. : to make a selection of
will elect an academic program
3. : to choose (as a course of action) especially by preference
might elect to sell the business
intransitive verb
: to make a selection