English Explanatory Dictionary

designation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act or instance of designating
  2. Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
  3. That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
  4. Signification, meaning, for example of a word or phrase.
  5. Purpose, aim, intention.

Pronunciation

/dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-designation.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-designation.wav

Word forms

designation designations

Etymology

From Middle English designacioun, from Latin dēsignātiō, and partly (especially in sense 5) from design + -ation. By surface analysis, designate + -ion.

Synonyms

indication

Derived words

Bayer designation predesignation redesignation self-designation
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