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   designation

   /ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of choosing someone to hold an office or post: "a leader's designation of his own successor" Similar appointmentnominationselectionchoicechoosingpickingelectionnamingidentifyingco-optinginduction
   • ▪ the action of choosing a place for a special purpose or giving it a special status: "Dibden Bay's designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest" Similar classificationclassinglabellingspecificationdefinitiondefiningearmarkingstipulationparticularizationpinpointing
   • ▪ an official name, description, or title: "quality designations such as ‘Premier Cru’" Similar titledenominationhonorificlabelnameepithettagstyleform of addressnicknamebynamesobriquetrankstatusofficepositioninformal:monikerhandleformal:cognomenappellation

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘the action of marking’): from Latin designatio(n-), from the verb designare (see designate).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDESIGNATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DESIGNATION definition: 1. an official title or name: 2. the act of designating a place or thing: 3. an official title or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DESIGNATION is the act of indicating or identifying. How to use designation in a sentence.

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   noun. an act of designating. the fact of being designated. something that designates; a distinctive name or title; appellation. nomination, appointment, or election to an office, position, etc.: His designation as treasurer has been confirmed. designation. / ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən /.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDESIGNATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A designation is a description, name, or title that is given to someone or something. Designation is the fact of giving that description, name, or title. [formal] ...a level four alert, a designation reserved for very serious incidents.

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   When something has a designation, it has a title or a description that helps you identify it. The “organic” designation on the vegetables you buy lets you know that no pesticides were used in growing the plants. Designation can refer to a title, official or otherwise.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › designationDesignation - definition of designation by The Free Dictionary

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   Define designation. designation synonyms, designation pronunciation, designation translation, English dictionary definition of designation. n. 1. The act of designating; a marking or pointing out. 2. Nomination or appointment. 3. A distinguishing name or title. American Heritage® Dictionary of...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdesignation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of designation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    designation meaning, definition, what is designation: the act of choosing someone or something...: Learn more.

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    A complete guide to the word "DESIGNATION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.