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- 1. the action of choosing someone to hold an office or post: "a leader's designation of his own successor" Similar
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DESIGNATION definition: 1. an official title or name: 2. the act of designating a place or thing: 3. an official title or…. Learn more.
A designation is a description, name, or title that is given to someone or something. Designation is the fact of giving that description, name, or title. [formal] ...a level four alert, a designation reserved for very serious incidents. ...the designation of land as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The meaning of DESIGNATION is the act of indicating or identifying. How to use designation in a sentence.
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. Designation can refer to a title, official or otherwise.
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 /.
noun. /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃn/ (formal) [uncountable] designation (as something) the action of choosing a person or thing for a particular purpose, or of giving them or it a particular status. The district is under consideration for designation as a conservation area. Definitions on the go.
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.
