designation
🇬🇧 /ˌdɛzɪˈgneɪʃən/
🇺🇸 /ˌdɛzəˈgneɪʃən/
📖 Definitions
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noun
The act of designating; the process of marking, indicating, or specifying something.; A name, title, or label given to someone or something to identify or classify them.; The appointment or selection of a person for a particular role, office, or position.; A distinguishing mark, sign, or symbol used to identify something.; The state of being designated or chosen for a specific purpose or role.; In law, the act of identifying or specifying a beneficiary, heir, or recipient in a legal document.; In military or technical contexts, a code or classification assigned to equipment, weapons, or systems.
🔗 Details
Word forms
countable / uncountable
Plural: designations
Collocations
official designationreceive a designationby designationdesignation aschange of designationmilitary designation
Derivatives
designatedesignatordesignativeredesignationpredesignation
Synonyms
appointmentnominationtitlelabelclassificationappellationnaming
Commonly confused
destination
EN: 'Destination' is a place to which one is traveling; 'designation' is a name, title, or act of appointing.
assignment
EN: 'Assignment' refers to a task or the act of assigning; 'designation' refers to a name/title given or the act of formally naming someone to a role.
Spelling tips
EN: Don't confuse 'designation' with 'destination' — 'designation' contains the root 'design' and has an extra 'g' before '-ation'.
💬 Examples
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The designation of the area as a national park was celebrated by environmentalists.
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The official designation of the building is 'Heritage Hall'.
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His designation as CEO came after months of speculation.
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Each military unit has its own unique designation.
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The candidate's designation as the party's nominee was confirmed at the convention.
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The designation of beneficiaries in the will was carefully reviewed by the attorney.
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The aircraft carries the designation F-35 Lightning II.