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nomination

/nɑməˈneɪʃən/ /nɒməˈneɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
An act or instance of nominating.

Examples :

"The nomination for student council president was announced today. "
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Illustration election

election noun

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

"How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

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school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration instance

instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

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device noun

/dəˈvaɪs/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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council noun

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

"The student council organized a fundraising event for the school library. "

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nominated verb

/ˈnɑməˌneɪtɪd/ /ˈnɑmənˌeɪtɪd/

To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

"Maria was nominated for class president by her friends. "

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nominating verb

/ˈnɑmɪneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈnɑməneɪtɪŋ/

To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

"The committee is nominating Sarah for class president. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "