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designation

UK/.dezig'neiʃәn/US
GREA2

Definitions

n.

The act of officially choosing or naming someone or something for a role.

指定,任命。

n.

An official name, title, or label.

名称,称号,标示。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
de-down, away, reversal
+
signmark, sign, seal
+
-ationact, process, state
=designation

The noun of designate: the act of marking out, or the name/title that results.

Root sign still carries 17 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.official designation正式名称
  • 2.professional designation专业资格
  • 3.job designation职位名称

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The designation of the site as a heritage area protected it from development.

  • 2.

    Her official designation is Senior Research Fellow.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluraldesignations
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