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Synonyms & Antonyms of designation
1
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
- we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation
Synonyms for designation
- appellation,
- appellative,
- cognomen,
- compellation,
- denomination,
- denotation,
- handle,
- moniker
- (also monicker),
- name,
- nomenclature,
- title
Words Related to designation
- byname,
- diminutive,
- epithet,
- hypocorism,
- nickname,
- sobriquet
- (also soubriquet)
2
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
- the surprising designation of an unknown as the running mate raised a few eyebrows
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of designation was in the 14th century
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