nomination
Americannoun
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an act or instance of nominating, especially to office.
The floor is open for nomination of candidates for the presidency.
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the state of being nominated.
Other Word Forms
- nonnomination noun
- renomination noun
Etymology
Origin of nomination
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin nōminātiōn- (stem of nōminātiō ) a naming, nomination. See nominate, -ion
Example Sentences
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Widely considered the most hawkish of the potential picks, Warsh’s nomination drained gold and silver of some of their safe haven appeal.
From Barron's
Widely considered the most hawkish of the potential picks, Warsh’s nomination drained gold and silver of some of their safe haven appeal.
From Barron's
That would make it unlikely that the Senate advances Mr. Warsh’s nomination anytime soon.
Economists have expressed surprise and disappointment about the absence of any public remarks, which had been a routine part of the Fed nomination process going back almost 30 years.
From MarketWatch
The nomination essentially represents choosing the lesser of two concerns rather than an affirmatively strong selection.
From Los Angeles Times
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