chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.-chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life.-chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.-one chosen or set apart.-those who are chosen for salvation.-to pick out; to select; to choose.-to select or take for an office; to select by vote; as, to elect a representative, a president, or a governor.-to designate, choose, or select, as an object of mercy or favor.