Word
nominated
Phoneticsnom·i·nat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnɑməˌneɪtəd/
UK/nˈɒmɪnˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01to suggest for a role
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to officially suggest someone for a prize, a job, or a position in government.
v. to formally propose a candidate for an election, an award, or an official position. Transitive, requiring a direct object.
“The committee nominated three students for the leadership award last week.”
“The board of directors nominated the current CFO to succeed the retiring chief executive during the annual general meeting.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice: 'She was nominated for an Oscar.'
Synonyms
02having been chosen
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes someone who has been officially suggested for a prize or a job.
adj. having received a formal nomination for a position or honour. Used as a predicative or attributive adjective.
“The nominated actors all attended the dinner before the ceremony.”
“Each nominated candidate must submit a full disclosure of their financial interests before the final vote takes place.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“She was the voice of Dot in A Bug’s Life, and was nominated for a Grammy for her work on the film.” “He was nominated for the PL2 Player of the Season award and the new Fulham manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, has been picking him in pre-season.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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