nomination
/ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: nominations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act or instance of nominating.
Noun
Examples
Her nomination for the award came as a pleasant surprise.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The result of such a nomination act.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nomination” mean?
An act or instance of nominating.
Is “nomination” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.