English dictionary

designation

/,d/E/z/I/g'n/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

noun.communication

Synonyms appellation appellative denomination

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

noun.act

Synonyms appointment assignment naming

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of designating or identifying something

noun.act

Synonyms identification

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.

noun

Source: webster1913