Meaning of designation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    designation

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the sense ‘the action of marking’): from Latin designatio(n-), from the verb designare (see designate)

    Definitions

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

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  2. 2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

    Examples

    • « the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee »

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  3. 3. the act of designating or identifying something

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