designation
noun
an act of designating.
designations
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pluralof designation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To measure changes in ratings, the Journal converted letter ratings into numerical designations used by insurance regulators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Make sure to update your beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, healthcare directives and will.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
As the former head of the State Department’s office that recommended to the secretary of state which groups to designate, I’ve been involved in the designations of hundreds of individuals and organizations.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
If her goal is to eventually pass the inheritance on to her own heirs, she should also review her estate plan and make sure the beneficiary designations on her financial accounts are up to date.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
Their designations reflected their use: fighters—also called pursuit planes—were assigned letters F or P: for example, the Chance Vought F4U Corsair or the North American P-51 Mustang.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
