designation

noun

des·ig·na·tion ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən

Synonyms of designation next

: the act of indicating or identifying

the designation of a speech sound

: appointment to or selection for an office, post, or service

awaiting his next designation

: a distinguishing name, sign, or title

… the only star in Lynx with a Greek letter designation—

Richard Berry

approved the area's designation as a wildlife refuge

: 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 and county of San Francisco filed the lawsuit seeking an injunction on April 18, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and false designation of the airport, according to court documents. —

Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 The designation resulted in the Kansas City Chiefs running back missing the first four games of the regular season. —

Chantz Martin, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024 The designation recognizes areas with pristine natural soundscapes, a testament to the reserve’s work safeguarding this corner of the Namib Desert. —

Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024 The prohibition will stay in place until the agency director decides whether to continue the AMA designation. —

Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for designation