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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Take courses in accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero, and consider professional certifications like the Certified Bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers to enhance your credentials.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Expected to hammer down for $20 million (CHF 18 million), the ultra-rare gem has a Type IIb designation, a classification that includes less than 0.5 percent of all diamonds.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
This latest challenge alleges that DHS did not go through the standard process for ending TPS designation required by Congress, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to give 60 days' notice.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Supporters of Chuckwalla, which sits south of Joshua Tree National Park, point out that the law has long been used by presidents to protect large land masses — including the designation of the Grand Canyon by Theodore Roosevelt in 1908.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Expected to hammer down for $20 million (CHF 18 million), the ultra-rare gem has a Type IIb designation, a classification that includes less than 0.5 percent of all diamonds.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
This latest challenge alleges that DHS did not go through the standard process for ending TPS designation required by Congress, which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to give 60 days' notice.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Supporters of Chuckwalla, which sits south of Joshua Tree National Park, point out that the law has long been used by presidents to protect large land masses — including the designation of the Grand Canyon by Theodore Roosevelt in 1908.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designation. Accessed 20 May. 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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