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Definition of nomination

nomination

/ˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃən/
nom · i · na · tion
Plural:nominations
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Adjective:nominative
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nomination Lexical Profile

nomination Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action of proposing or formally entering a candidate for election or for an honor or award.

Example

"The film received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture."

2

The act of officially appointing someone to an office, duty, or position.

Example

"The Senate will vote next week to confirm her nomination to the Supreme Court."

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• Nearby Words

nominally
nominatable
nominate
nomination
nominator
nominee
nomocharis

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in late Middle English from Latin 'nominatio', meaning 'a naming', from 'nominare' ('to name'), derived from 'nomen' ('name').

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