designation

/,ddezig'neiʃn/

Thân thiện

The committee approved the designation of the new park.

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".

Học thuật

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• identification
• appointment
• assignment
• naming
• appellation
• denomination
• appellative