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designation

/dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Designation means: identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.

Synonyms for designation8

noun, as in identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

appellation, denomination, appellative

noun, as in the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

appointment, assignment, naming

noun, as in the act of designating or identifying something

identification

also used for designation

indication

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What does designation mean?3

noun

1

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

2

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position“the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee”

3

the act of designating or identifying something

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with designation?60

two syllables

stationnation
Show 40 near rhymes
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All 60 rhymes for designation, grouped by syllable

Designation in a sentence

  • They do not preach by name or designation.jaber
  • The leader will be whoever decides to accept the designation.AlanF_US

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Forms of designation

as a noun

plural
designations