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Definition of designation

designation

/ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/
des · ig · na · tion
Plural:designations
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Adjective:designative
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designation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An official name, title, description, or classification given to a person, place, or thing.

Example

"The historic library was recently granted the official designation of a national landmark."

2

The action of choosing someone to hold an office or selecting something for a specific purpose or status.

Example

"The committee announced the designation of a new director to lead the research institute."

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desi
design
designate
designation
designator
designee
designer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French or directly from Latin 'designatio' ('a marking out, specification'), a noun of action from 'designare' ('to mark out, point out, or appoint'), composed of 'de-' ('out') and 'signare' ('to mark'), from 'signum' ('identifying mark, sign').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Designation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/designation
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