designation

noun

des·ig·na·tion ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən

Synonyms of designation next

: the act of indicating or identifying

the designation of a speech sound

: appointment to or selection for an office, post, or service

awaiting his next designation

: a distinguishing name, sign, or title

… the only star in Lynx with a Greek letter designation—

Richard Berry

approved the area's designation as a wildlife refuge

: the relation between a sign and the thing signified

Examples of designation in a Sentence

Though many people call her a liberal, it is not a designation she uses herself. we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation

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While various tribes supported the use of the Antiquities Act in recent years, Burgum suggested monument designations have hurt tribes. —

Mary Steurer, ProPublica, 24 Jan. 2025 The designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations highlights the global focus on quantum advancements and the importance of PQC in securing future technologies. —

Skip Sanzeri, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Now, this new report from Dave Zangaro has indicated that the tight end is at practice but is not participating. Should Goedert not participate, this would be his second DNP (did not practice) designation of the week. —

John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Michael Brown, a former senior DEA special agent said the foreign terrorist organization designation is long overdue. —

Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for designation