Associations to the word «Designation»

Wiktionary

DESIGNATION, noun. The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
DESIGNATION, noun. Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
DESIGNATION, noun. That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
DESIGNATION, noun. Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.

Dictionary definition

DESIGNATION, noun. Identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.
DESIGNATION, noun. The act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee".
DESIGNATION, noun. The act of designating or identifying something.

Wise words

Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
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