designation
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) An act or instance of designating
- (countable, uncountable) Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
- (countable, uncountable) That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
- (countable, uncountable) Signification, meaning, for example of a word or phrase.
Synonyms
giving a name
in accordance with
pointing at
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French designation, from Latin designatio. Morphologically designate + -ion.
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