designation
/dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: designations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act or instance of designating
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
Noun
Examples
His designation as chief justice was controversial.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “designation” mean?
An act or instance of designating
Is “designation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.