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单词 designation
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designation

noun

des·​ig·​na·​tion ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce designation (audio)
1
: the act of indicating or identifying
the designation of a speech sound
2
: appointment to or selection for an office, post, or service
awaiting his next designation
3
: a distinguishing name, sign, or title
… the only star in Lynx with a Greek letter designation Richard Berry
approved the area's designation as a wildlife refuge
4
: the relation between a sign and the thing signified

Synonyms

  • appellation
  • appellative
  • cognomen
  • compellation
  • denomination
  • denotation
  • handle
  • moniker
  • monicker
  • name
  • nomenclature
  • title
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Example Sentences

Though many people call her a liberal, it is not a designation she uses herself. we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation
Recent Examples on the Web In the same ruling approving the designation of a special master, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon called for a temporary halt to the federal inquiry until a document review is completed. Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Wyoming, however, objected to the 1943 designation of the 222,000-acre Jackson Hole National Monument, so Congress amended the Antiquities Act to exempt the Cowboy State from any future designations without legislative approval. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 The festival celebrates the 2015 designation of the Alamo and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park as the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Aug. 2022 The state designation of the vehicle’s registration was also unknown, police said. Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Some observers, however, questioned the designation of AMTD Digital as a meme stock. Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2022 In open session at 5:30 p.m., the board will discuss the designation of Christine English to serve as administrative designee in the absence of the assistant principal and/or the superintendent/principal. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Even the formal designation of obesity as a disease is fairly recent, with the American Medical Association classifying it as a chronic disease in 2013. David Wainer, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 Pendergrass said the designation of Baxter County as a place of natural disaster allows farmers to apply for some extra help. Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see designate entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

designation

noun

des·​ig·​na·​tion ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce designation (audio)
1
: an act of choosing to be or do something
Voters approved designation of the land as a wildlife refuge.
2
: a name, sign, or title that identifies something His official designation is Chief of Security.

designation

noun

1
as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • moniker
  • name
  • nomenclature
  • title
  • appellation
  • nickname
  • epithet
  • appellative
  • denomination
  • surname
  • denotation
  • pseudonym
  • monicker
  • banner
  • cognomen
  • compellation
  • sobriquet
  • handle
  • label
  • first name
  • maiden name
  • tag
  • forename
  • baptismal name
  • given name
  • middle name
  • family name
  • diminutive
  • alias
  • misnomer
  • patronymic
  • soubriquet
  • trademark
  • byname
  • pen name
  • vernacular
  • rubric
  • matronymic
  • brand name
  • trade name
  • Christian name
  • binomial
  • cryptonym
  • trivial name
  • monomial
  • hypocorism
  • nom de plume
  • nom de guerre
2
as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty the surprising designation of an unknown as the running mate raised a few eyebrows

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • appointment
  • assignment
  • nomination
  • commission
  • job
  • position
  • election
  • placement
  • ranking
  • authorization
  • office
  • spot
  • situation
  • induction
  • station
  • investment
  • destination
  • delegation
  • choice
  • place
  • investiture
  • billet
  • ordination
  • selection
  • emplacement
  • choosing
  • gig
  • anointment
  • installation
  • anointing
  • installment
  • deputation
  • picking
  • instating
  • instalment
  • singling (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • discharge
  • dismissal
  • expulsion
  • firing
  • removal
  • rejection
  • dismission
  • deposition
  • ejection
  • eviction
  • ouster
  • overthrow
  • blackball
  • dethronement
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