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* '''Runoff''': Special case of reduction to a subset, for example by removing worst candidate according to some score. Can be iterated.
* '''Ordering''': Many methods involve the construction of an ordering of the candidates or the defeats, not to be interpreted as a social order, but only as an intermediate tool.
* '''Randomization''': Using a certain amount of randomness can help avoiding some strategies, especially when it leads to each candidate being beaten by a possible winner. <!-- Instant-runoff voting is a well-known technique for selecting winners at random, while still maintaining the appearance of fairness. -->
== Special sets ==
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