Added 9 October 2026
designation
/dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ noun
In Latin: vocāmen Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about designation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An act or instance of designating
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Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
His designation as chief justice was controversial.
- That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
Origin
From Middle English designacioun, from Latin dēsignātiō, and partly (especially in sense 5) from design + -ation. By surface analysis, designate + -ion.
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