# nominated

/ˈnɑməˌneɪtəd/ (US) · /nˈɒmɪnˌeɪtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nominated
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. having been chosen as a candidate

adjective · CEFR B2

describes someone who has been officially suggested for a prize or job but has not won yet.

For teachers: functioning as a participial adjective to describe a person or entity that has received a formal nomination.

- The nominated actors waited nervously for the winner to be announced.
- The nominated works were displayed in the main gallery, allowing the public to view the finalists before the jury reached a final decision.

## Examples

- She was nominated for the best actress award.
- The committee nominated three local leaders to represent the neighborhood in the upcoming city planning meeting.
- Although several scientists were nominated for the prestigious grant, only one proposal demonstrated the necessary interdisciplinary approach required by the board.

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