designation
noun
des·ig·na·tion
ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the act of indicating or identifying
the designation of a speech sound
2
: appointment to or selection for an office, post, or service
awaiting his next designation
3
: a distinguishing name, sign, or title
… the only star in Lynx with a Greek letter designation—
Richard Berry
Richard Berryapproved the area's designation as a wildlife refuge
4
: 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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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 4 out of 5 risk of severe weather for both Friday and Saturday, an uncommon designation that signals widespread severe storms are likely.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Moreover, case details introduced as evidence during trial can be exempted from confidentiality, despite past designations under the protective order.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Jackson Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and the bridge also falls within the boundary of the 1994 Chicago Landmark designation for the Museum of Science and Industry.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Moreover, case details introduced as evidence during trial can be exempted from confidentiality, despite past designations under the protective order.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Jackson Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and the bridge also falls within the boundary of the 1994 Chicago Landmark designation for the Museum of Science and Industry.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for designation
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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designation
noun
des·ig·na·tion
ˌdez-ig-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act of indicating or identifying
2
: appointment to or selection for an office, post, or service
3
: a name, sign, or title that identifies something
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