The candidate tried to fix the election because she had no chance of winning any other way.
Which of the following defines "fix" as it is used in the sentence above?

Question

The candidate tried to fix the election because she had no chance of winning any other way. 
Which of the following defines "fix" as it is used in the sentence above?

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This sentence tells us that the candidate would not have won any other way other than "fixing" the election, so we can infer that it means "to dishonestly arrange for something" to happen.
To fasten something so it cannot move is incorrect. One of the meanings of fix is "to fasten something so it cannot move." (e.g. Smoke detectors are fixed to the ceiling.) However, from the context of the target sentence, we can conclude that the word is not used that way here.
To remember something is incorrect. One of the meanings of fix is "to remember something." (e.g. I fixed the important date in my mind so that I wouldn't forget.) However, from the context of the target sentence, we can conclude that the word is not used that way here.
To be suitable or similar is incorrect. When placed in the context of the target sentence, this answer choice does not make sense. Therefore, it cannot be a correct answer choice.

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