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🤟 How to sign
To sign "ELECTION" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in an "E" handshape and make a circular motion in front of your body, representing the process of choosing or selecting candidates through voting.
📖 Word definition
A formal process of selecting a person or people for a public office or position by voting.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "E" handshape (fingers curved, thumb touching fingertips).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned at chest level in front of your body.
- Movement: Make a small circular motion clockwise with the "E" hand.
- Path: Create a smooth circular pattern about 6 inches in diameter.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces slightly outward, "E" shape maintained throughout.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly serious, reflecting the importance of the democratic process.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "E" shape, not "O" or closed fist.
❌ Too large circle: Keep circular motion small and controlled.
❌ Linear movement: Must be circular, not back and forth.
❌ Wrong position: Keep at chest level, not too high or low.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"The election is next month."
How to sign: Sign "election" (E hand circular motion) → sign "next" (open hand moves forward over other hand) → sign "month" (index finger slides down other index finger).
"I voted in the presidential election."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "vote" (V hand drops into other palm) → sign "president" (C hands at temples) → sign "election" (E hand circular motion).
"Election results will be announced tonight."
How to sign: Sign "election" → sign "results" (R hands move apart) → sign "will" (open hand moves forward) → sign "announce" (index fingers at mouth move out) → sign "tonight" (bent hand over other arm).