nomination

noun

nom·​i·​na·​tion ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce nomination (audio)
1
: the act, process, or an instance of nominating
2
: the state of being nominated

Examples of nomination in a Sentence

We expect him to get the Democratic nomination. Membership is by nomination only. The novel earned a nomination for the National Book Award. The film received five Academy Award nominations. The nominations for the Academy Awards have been announced.
Recent Examples on the Web Republican Hal Weatherman received about 20% of the vote, leading the race for the GOP nomination. Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2024 The release of the documentary comes after Super Tuesday, when Trump all but clinched the Republican nomination for president. Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 This week, Trump locked up the Republican nomination for president to run against Joe Biden in the November election. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024 The former president is on track to reach the necessary 1,215 delegates to clinch the Republican nomination later this month. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2024 Nikki Haley, who recently dropped out of the race for the GOP nomination, garnered a 49% disapproval rating. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 Following the movie’s release, Barbie is now a three-time Grammy winner (thanks to the soundtrack) and has nabbed more than 450 industry nominations,including best picture at the Oscars. Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 The California delegate haul is a huge step toward winning the party’s official nomination, which requires 1,215 delegates. David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024 Peter co-wrote the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nomination was in the 15th century

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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomination. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nomination

noun
nom·​i·​na·​tion ˌnäm-ə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce nomination (audio)
1
: the act, process, or an instance of nominating
2
: the state of being nominated
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