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 city also agreed to help remove legal blocks to the razing of the Odd Fellows Building, including possible landmark designation, once the hotel company figured out plans for the space.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Both players are not carrying an injury designation going into the season opener.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Holders are internationally recognized, especially within Commonwealth countries and the European Union—often via the EUR ING designation that facilitates cross-border practice among European nations.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The city also agreed to help remove legal blocks to the razing of the Odd Fellows Building, including possible landmark designation, once the hotel company figured out plans for the space.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Both players are not carrying an injury designation going into the season opener.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Holders are internationally recognized, especially within Commonwealth countries and the European Union—often via the EUR ING designation that facilitates cross-border practice among European nations.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 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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