designation

US /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

UK /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

1.

the action of choosing someone to hold an office or post.

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a leader's designation of his own successor

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appointment nomination selection choice choosing picking election naming identifying co-opting induction

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design designer designate fashion designer interior designer designated driver designated hitter