nomination

[nom-uh-ney-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of nominating, especially to office.

   The floor is open for nomination of candidates for the presidency.

2. the state of being nominated.

Other Word Forms

• nonnomination noun
• renomination noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomination¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin nōminātiōn- (stem of nōminātiō ) a naming, nomination. See nominate, -ion

Example Sentences

Its seven Oscar wins, including best picture, capped off a great year for the actor who received his one and only lead actor Oscar nomination for his breezy performance.

From Los Angeles Times

The first “Wicked” movie earned 10 Oscar nominations, winning for production design and costumes.

From Los Angeles Times

From competitive cheerleading to a fourth Emmy nomination for HBO’s beloved comedy, the actor is still on the rise: ‘I’m an adrenaline seeker,’ she says.

From Los Angeles Times

On stage, he won an Olivier Award in the West End in 1980 and has two Tony nominations on Broadway.

From BBC

He went four for four on his nominations for the evening.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• choice 
• designation 
• election 
• proposal 
• recommendation 
• selection 
• suggestion