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   des·ig·na·tion

   /ˌdeziɡˈnāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the choosing and naming of someone to be the holder of an official position: "a leader's designation of his own successor" Similar appointmentnominationselectionchoicechoosingpickingelectionnamingidentifyingco-optinginduction
   • ▪ the action of choosing a place for a special purpose or giving it a special status: "the designation of parts of Santa Ana as an enterprise zone" Similar classificationclassinglabelingspecificationdefinitiondefiningearmarkingstipulationparticularizationpinpointing
   • ▪ a name, description, or title, typically one that is officially bestowed: "a group of tribes banded together under the designation “Sheepeaters.”" Similar titledenominationhonorificlabelnameepithettagstyleform of addressnicknamebynamesobriquetrankstatusofficepositioninformal:monikerhandleformal:cognomenappellation

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘the action of marking’): from Latin designatio(n-), from the verb designare (see designate).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDESIGNATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Designation is an official title or name, or the act of choosing or stating something for a special job or purpose. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, collocations, and translations with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • Znaczenie Designation, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DESIGNATION definicja: 1. an official title or name: 2. the...

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     DESIGNATION meaning: 1. an official title or name: 2. the...

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     DESIGNATION translate: 正式職務;正式名稱, 指定地區;指定事物. Learn more in...

   • Designation in Simplified Chinese

     DESIGNATION translate: 正式职务;正式名称, 指定地区;指定事物. Learn more in...

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   Learn the meaning of designation as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Designation can mean the act of indicating or identifying, appointment to or selection for a position, or a name or sign that identifies something.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › designationDESIGNATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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. designation. / ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən /.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › designationDesignation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When something has a designation, it has a title or a description that helps you identify it. The “organic” designation on the vegetables you buy lets you know that no pesticides were used in growing the plants.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDESIGNATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Designation is a word that means a description, name, or title given to someone or something. Learn how to use it in different contexts, synonyms, and related words.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › designationDesignation Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Designation Definition. dĕzĭg-nāshən. designations. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Filter. noun. designations. A pointing out; indication. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Nomination or appointment. American Heritage. A naming for an office, post, or duty. Webster's New World.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › designationdesignation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word designation, a formal term for choosing or giving a name, title, or description to a person or thing. See examples, synonyms, and related words.