Designation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Designation is a noun meaning An act or instance of designating.
Meaning
An act or instance of designating.
More Meanings
- Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
- That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
- Signification, meaning, for example of a word or phrase.
- (obsolete) Purpose, aim, intention.
Example Sentences
His designation as chief justice was controversial.
Deſignation, or Deſign, (Lat[in] and French) a purpoſing or contriving.
Man is the most aggressive animal in the sea (and on the land as well), and all the "man-eater" stories in history will not change this designation.
It doesn't list all the connotations that the term may have in various contexts: it specifies the designation of the term, or one of the designations of the term.
Word Forms
- designations
Synonyms for designation
Depending on context, synonyms include indication, appellation, appointment, denomination, appellative, assignment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include identification, appellation, naming, denomination, appellative, assignment.
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