Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of designating or identifying something: The action of officially choosing, naming, or marking something for a specific purpose or identity.
   • The act of putting a person into a non-elective position: The action of appointing or assigning someone to a specific job, role, or office, typically not chosen by election.
   • An identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others: A name, title, or label used to identify and categorize a person, place, or thing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The designation of this area as a national park protects its wildlife. (The official naming of this area as a national park protects its wildlife.)
  • Her designation as project manager was announced yesterday. (Her appointment to the position of project manager was announced yesterday.)
  • "Doctor" is a professional designation. ("Doctor" is a professional title.)

Advanced Usage

• "To hold a designation": To possess a specific title or qualification.
  • She holds the designation of Certified Public Accountant. (She possesses the title of Certified Public Accountant.)
• "Under the designation of": Classified or operating with the specific title of.
  • The agent worked under the designation of "consultant". (The agent worked with the specific title of "consultant".)

Variants and Related Words

• Designate (verb): To officially choose, appoint, or name someone or something.
  • They will designate a team leader next week.
• Designator (noun): A person or thing that designates.
  • The code acts as a unique designator for the product.

Synonyms

• Appointment: The act of assigning a job or role to someone.
• Nomination: The act of formally proposing someone for a position or award.
• Title: A name that describes someone's position, job, or rank.
• Label: A word or phrase used to describe a person or thing, often in a classifying way.

Related Phrases

• Job designation: The official title of a position within an organization.
  • Please state your name and job designation.
• Official designation: A formally recognized and authorized name or title.
  • The building's official designation is "Heritage Site Number 45".

Noun

1. the act of designating or identifying something
2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
   • the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee
3. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others