Word
designation
Phoneticsdes·ig·na·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɛzəɡˈneɪʃən/
UK/dˌɛzɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01a title or name
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a formal name or title given to a person, place, or thing.
n. a distinguishing name, title, or classification assigned to an entity.
“The area received a special designation as a national park to protect the local wildlife.”
“The historic district's designation as a protected heritage site prevents developers from altering the original facades of the nineteenth-century buildings.”
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02choosing for a role
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of choosing or appointing someone for a specific job or position.
n. the act of selecting or appointing a person for a specific office, duty, or purpose.
“Her designation as the new team leader was welcomed by all her colleagues.”
“The board's designation of a temporary successor ensured that the company remained stable during the unexpected leadership transition.”
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03the act of identifying
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of pointing something out or marking it clearly.
n. the act of identifying or specifying something by a particular mark or description.
“The clear designation of emergency exits is required by law in all public buildings.”
“The precise designation of boundaries on the map helped resolve the long-standing dispute between the two neighbouring landowners.”
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Real-World Examples
“Glasses must show an ISO 12312-2:2015 designation and have a valid CE mark if sold in the European Union, as well as the manufacturer's name, instructions and warnings.” “The United States has expanded its use of foreign terrorism designations against criminal organizations.” Etymology
From Middle English designacioun, from Latin dēsignātiō, and partly (especially in sense 5) from design + -ation. By surface analysis, designate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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