To pick out; select from among a number; specifically, in theology, to select, especially as an object of divine mercy or favor. See election, 6.Hence To select for an office or employment by a majority or plurality (according to agreement) of votes; choose by ballot or any similar method: as, to elect a representative or a senator; to elect a president or mayor.To choose; prefer; determine in favor of.Synonyms Select, Prefer, etc. See choose.Chosen; selected from among a number; taken in preference to others; specifically, in theology, chosen as the special objects of mercy or divine favor; chosen to eternal life.Chosen to an office, as by vote, but not yet inaugurated, consecrated, or invested with office: in this sense usually after the noun: as, governor or mayor electricityOf such a nature as to merit choice or preference; noble; exalted.A person or persons chosen or set apart; one or more selected for a particular service or honor.Those who are chosen by God to eternal life.An abbreviation of electric and electricity.n. An abbreviation of electrical;n. of the Latin electuarium, electuary.