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designation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/

Forms: designations

designation means: An official name or title given to a person or thing.

noun

OFFICIAL NAMEC1

An official name or title given to a person or thing.

  • Her official designation is senior engineer.
  • The vehicle carries the designation T4.
  • What does this job designation mean?

Similar words: title, name

Common phrases: official designation, job designation

OFFICIAL NAMINGC1

The act of officially giving someone or something a name, title, or status.

  • The park received its designation last year.
  • Designation as a historic site prevents major changes.
  • The council approved the designation of the area as protected land.

How to use it: designation of something as something (The designation of the forest as a reserve protects its wildlife.)

Similar words: naming

Common phrases: official designation, designation as something

APPOINTMENTC1

The official choice of someone for a job or responsibility.

  • His designation as director surprised us.
  • The committee announced her designation as its new chair.
  • They challenged the designation of the new judge.

How to use it: designation of someone as something (The designation of Maria as chair was unanimous.)

Similar words: appointment, selection

Common phrases: designation as chair, designation of someone

Questions about designation

What does designation mean?

An official name or title given to a person or thing.

What is designation in other languages?

Türkçe: unvan · Español: denominación · Français: désignation · Deutsch: Bezeichnung · Italiano: denominazione · 日本語: 名称

How do you pronounce designation?

It is pronounced /ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/.

How do you use designation in a sentence?

Her official designation is senior engineer. The vehicle carries the designation T4.

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