nomination
US /ˌnɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌnɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

1.
the action of nominating or state of being nominated
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Her nomination for the award was widely expected.
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The committee approved his nomination to the board.
the action of nominating or state of being nominated