Definitions for Destination
ˌdɛs təˈneɪ ʃəndes·ti·na·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. finish, destination, goalnoun

   the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

   "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"

2. destination, terminusnoun

   the ultimate goal for which something is done

3. address, destination, name and addressnoun

   written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. destinationnoun

   The act of destining or appointing.

2. destinationnoun

   Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.

3. destinationnoun

   The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.

4. Etymology: From destinationem, from destinare.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Destinationnoun

   The purpose for which any thing is appointed; the ultimate design.

   Etymology: from destinate.

   The passages through which spirits are conveyed to the members, being almost infinite, and each of them drawn through so many meanders, wherein other spirits are a journeying, it is wonderful that they should perform their regular destinations without losing their way. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps.

   There is a great variety of apprehensions and fancies of men, in the destination and application of things to several ends and uses. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Destinationnoun

   the act of destining or appointing

2. Destinationnoun

   purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design

3. Destinationnoun

   the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at

FreebaseRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Destination

   Destination was a disco studio group from New York who had two chart entries: In 1979, "Move On Up" / "Up Up Up" / "Destination's Theme," which spent four weeks at number one on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and #68 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. Their second release : "My Number One Request"/"From Mortishia To Gomez Addams" spent three weeks at number one on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1980. A trio, Destination consisted of Danny Lugo, Kathleen Bradley and Love Chyle Theus.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. destination

   A specific travel location.

   The holiday destination for their honeymoon was chosen and they were delighted.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 13, 2020  

2. ---

   destination

   To a specific point or location.

   The router had coded instructions to move to a specific location.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 12, 2020  

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1. destination

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Matched Categories

1. • Direction
   • Goal

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Destination' in Nouns Frequency: #2302

How to pronounce Destination?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Destination in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Destination in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Destination in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Destination in a Sentence

1. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Happiness is my destination.

2. Nevada Gaming Control Board:

   The capacity restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 presented a very challenging operating environment for Nevada’s Sports Books, in Nevada, Super Bowl handle is driven by visitation and Las Vegas along with other areas across the state are destination markets for customers to come and wager on the game.

3. Dustin Gouker:

   The New Jersey market is not as event-driven as Nevada, and it's not as much of a destination, at least not yet, for the Super Bowl.

4. Barbara Kingsolver:

   What keeps you going isn't some fine destination but just the road you're on, and the fact that you know how to drive.

5. Reverend W. Awdry (1911 - 1997):

   [Of the parralels between the railways and the church] both had their heyday in the mid-nineteenth century; both own a great deal of Gothic-style architecture which is expensive to maintain; both are regularly assailed by critics; and both are firmly convinced that they are the best means of getting man to his ultimate destination.

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