/dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/► audioScrabble 13Words With Friends 16
Definition
noun identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.
— synonyms: appellation, denomination, appellative
noun the act of putting a person into a non-elective position.
— synonyms: appointment, assignment, naming
noun the act of designating or identifying something.
— synonyms: identification
Examples
“His designation as chief justice was controversial.”