designation

noun
UK: /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃən/
US: /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃən/

  1. The act of choosing someone or something for a specific job or purpose.

    1. Her designation was team leader for the project now.
    2. The official designation of the area as a national park is under review by the government.

  2. An official title or name.

    1. His designation is 'Senior Account Manager'.
    2. The product's designation clearly indicates its intended use within the specific industry sector.

Synonyms

appointment nomination selection title label name
designation transitive-verb

  1. To officially choose someone or something for a specific purpose or role.

    1. They designate her to lead the team.
    2. The committee will designate a successor at the next scheduled board meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "designation" in English means: The act of choosing someone or something for a specific job or purpose., An official title or name..

The phonetic transcription of "designation" is /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "designation": appointment, nomination, selection, title, label, name.

Example usage of "designation": "Her designation was team leader for the project now.". More examples on the page.