Definitions for designation
des·ig·na·tion

Princeton's WordNet(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. appellation, denomination, designation, appellative(noun)

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

2. appointment, assignment, designation, naming(noun)

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

   "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"

3. designation, identification(noun)

   the act of designating or identifying something

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. designation(Noun)

   The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.

2. designation(Noun)

   Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.

3. designation(Noun)

   That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.

4. designation(Noun)

   Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Designation(noun)

   the act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication

   Etymology: [L. designatio: cf. F. dsignation.]

2. Designation(noun)

   selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction

   Etymology: [L. designatio: cf. F. dsignation.]

3. Designation(noun)

   that which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation

   Etymology: [L. designatio: cf. F. dsignation.]

4. Designation(noun)

   use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase

   Etymology: [L. designatio: cf. F. dsignation.]

How to pronounce designation?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say designation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of designation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of designation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of designation in a Sentence

1. The State Department:

   As a result of this designation, all property subject to U.S. jurisdiction in which Santoso has any interest is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with Santoso.

2. Chief Executive Flemming Ornskov:

   The designation is normally given if a compound potentially would bring significant progress either in terms of safety or efficacy, so we take that as a positive sign.

3. Sarah Carroll:

   Our regulatory system is efficient and flexible, and I am confident that designation will not impact plans for the Strand Bookstore, in fact, the type of work she has described is typical for commercial storefronts and permits can often be issued quickly by staff.

4. Jeffrey Lewis:

   The only way a Scud gets a new designation is if it is substantially different.

5. Anuj Somany:

   Vice means Immorality,so a sensible can understand the value of the position whose designation is prefixed or attached with the word 'Vice'.

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