designation
Americannoun
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an act of designating.
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the fact of being designated.
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something that designates; a distinctive name or title; appellation.
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nomination, appointment, or election to an office, position, etc..
His designation as treasurer has been confirmed.
noun
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something that designates, such as a name or distinctive mark
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the act of designating or the fact of being designated
Other Word Forms
- dedesignation noun
- redesignation noun
Etymology
Origin of designation
1350–1400; Middle English designacioun < Latin dēsignātiōn- (stem of dēsignātiō ) a marking out, equivalent to dēsignāt ( us ) ( designate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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A new federal law will restore the “critical access” designation for Glenn Medical Center, the only hospital in Glenn County.
From Los Angeles Times
He understood Class B airspace, the designation for the airspace around the busiest airports.
Monday's rally took place just half an hour after protesters lost a legal bid to overturn the major powers designation.
From BBC
The designation would mean no change for the hundreds of private property owners in the zone.
From Los Angeles Times
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, accused Walmart of trademark infringement and false designation of origin.
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