Definitions for nomination
ˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃənnom·i·na·tion

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. nomination(noun)

   the act of officially naming a candidate

   "the Republican nomination for Governor"

2. nomination(noun)

   the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election

   "there was keen competition for the nomination"; "his nomination was hotly protested"

3. nominating speech, nominating address, nomination(noun)

   an address (usually at a political convention) proposing the name of a candidate to run for election

   "the nomination was brief and to the point"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. nomination(Noun)

   An act or instance of nominating.

   Etymology: From nominationem (nominative of nominatio, from verb nominare)

2. nomination(Noun)

   A device or means by which a person or thing is nominated.

   Etymology: From nominationem (nominative of nominatio, from verb nominare)

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Nomination(noun)

   the act of naming or nominating; designation of a person as a candidate for office; the power of nominating; the state of being nominated

   Etymology: [L. nominatio: cf. F. nomination.]

2. Nomination(noun)

   the denomination, or name

   Etymology: [L. nominatio: cf. F. nomination.]

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1. Nomination

   Nomination is part of the process of selecting a candidate for either election to an office, or the bestowing of an honor or award. In the context of elections for public office, a candidate who has been selected by a political party is normally said to be the nominee of that party. The party's selection is typically accomplished either based on one or more primary elections or by means of a political party convention or caucus, according to the rules of the party and any applicable election laws. A collection of nominees approved from the full list of candidates is usually known as a shortlist; public statements of support for a candidate's nomination are known as endorsements. In some jurisdictions the nominee of a recognized political party is entitled to appear on the general election ballot paper. Candidates who are unaffiliated with any political party are typically required to submit a nominating petition in order to gain ballot access. In others all candidates have to meet nomination rules criteria to stand. Candidate comes from the Latin word "candida". In Ancient Rome, people running for political office would often wear togas chalked and bleached to be bright white. Such garments would be worn by candidates at speeches, debates, conventions, and other public functions.

The Roycroft Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. nomination

   1. Paradigrammatics, or the art of molding figures in plaster. 2. The call of the vile. 3. In democracies, the divine sacrament administered to ignorance. 3. The election, divination and apotheosis of a paramount parasite.

How to pronounce nomination?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nomination in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nomination in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of nomination in a Sentence

1. Jeff Weaver:

   To now change the rules in the middle of the game to accommodate Mike Bloomberg, who is trying to buy Mike Bloomberg way into the Democratic nomination, is wrong, that's the definition of a rigged system where the rich can buy their way in.

2. Orrin Hatch:

   I think highly of Judge Garland. But his nomination doesn't in any way change current circumstances, i remain convinced that the best way for the Senate to do its job is to conduct the confirmation process after this toxic presidential election season is over.

3. New Hampshire Kelly Ayotte:

   In my view waiting for the election, we are in the midst of a presidential nomination process, to have the people weigh in the election in November is important considering we have a 4-4 court.

4. Stephen Colbert:

   Most of it was a bunch of guys with no chance to win the Democratic nomination yelling Republican talking points at the people who can, it was like watching the seven dwarfs offering Snow White a poison apple.

5. Vice President Joe Biden:

   Even if Hillary loses votes -- I've thought this through -- it's a long way to go in the nomination.

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