Definitions for designation
des·ig·na·tion

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

1. appellation, denomination, designation, appellativenoun

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

2. appointment, assignment, designation, namingnoun

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

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

3. designation, identificationnoun

   the act of designating or identifying something

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. designationnoun

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

2. designationnoun

   Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.

3. designationnoun

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

4. designationnoun

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

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

1. Designationnoun

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

2. Designationnoun

   selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction

3. Designationnoun

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

4. Designationnoun

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

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

Matched Categories

1. • Determination

How to pronounce designation?

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 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. Anuj Somany:

   Mass employment generation should gain precedence over education for all , but the topmost importance is to be given for the right person at right position with right designation and right remuneration in every organization.

2. State John Kerry:

   That's one set of fairly normal negotiations with respect to movement of diplomats, access, travel, different things, the state sponsorship of terrorism designation is a separate process. It is not a negotiation. It is an evaluation that is made under a very strict set of requirements, congressionally mandated, and that has to be pursued separately.

3. Anuj Somany:

   A worthy worker gets the work, but not often what he is worth for in terms of position, designation and remuneration in a private organization.

4. Chris Doyle:

   The designation of the Houthis as a terrorist organization will not help this conflict be resolved in any sense, and actually risks prolonging it, there are risks that the Houthi hardliners will feel empowered to turn towards Iran more. They will be unwilling to engage in diplomatic processes or backchannels to Saudi Arabia.

5. Satoru Hyoki:

   Within this UNESCO designation, there are several groups that I believe may not be able to continue - or not be able to continue in their present form.

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