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Designation (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Appointment
  • Assignment
  • Naming

Hypernyms

  • Determination
  • Decision

Hyponyms

  • Nomination
  • Ordination
  • Ordinance
  • Co-option
  • Recognition
  • Delegacy
  • Co-optation

Related Words

  • Designate (verb)

Meaning 2

Identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The marketing team debated about the official designation of their new product before settling on a catchy title.
  • In medical research, precise designation of specimen categories is essential for accuracy.
  • His formal designation as company CEO came as no surprise after months of leading the project team.
  • Teachers struggle to use specific designations of English grammar in an understandable manner to foreign language students.
  • Naming stars after major figures can honor individuals of the historical importance; its special astronomical designation process continues each year to follow our newest solar mapping endeavors

Synonyms

  • Appellation
  • Appellative
  • Denomination

Hypernyms

  • Name

Hyponyms

  • Title Of Respect
  • Moniker
  • Nickname
  • Title
  • Street Name
  • Byname
  • Sobriquet
  • Soubriquet

Related Words

  • Designate (verb)

Meaning 3

The act of designating or identifying something.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Identification

Hypernyms

  • Finding

Hyponyms

  • Diagnosing

Related Words

  • Designate (verb)
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