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designation
[ dez-ig-ney-shuhn ]
/ ˌdɛz ɪgˈneɪ ʃən /
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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.
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Origin of designation
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British Dictionary definitions for designation
designation
/ (ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən) /
noun
something that designates, such as a name or distinctive mark
the act of designating or the fact of being designated
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