Word
nomination
Phoneticsnom·i·na·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/
UK/nˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01suggestion for a prize or role
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. an official suggestion that someone should receive a prize or be chosen for a job.
n. the formal act of proposing someone as a candidate for an election, an award, or an official position.
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“The actress was thrilled to receive her first Oscar nomination for the film.”
“The committee received over fifty nominations for the community service award, making the final selection process exceptionally difficult for the judges.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'for' to indicate the prize or role.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02the process of choosing
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the system or process of choosing people to compete for a position.
n. the systematic process or power of appointing or selecting candidates for office.
“The party's rules for nomination have changed since the last election.”
“Constitutional scholars debated whether the power of nomination rested solely with the executive branch or required legislative oversight.”
Usage
Frequently appears in political or legal contexts regarding the right to name candidates.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “nomination” in context.
Verb
01. secure a nomination
“The young actress managed to secure a nomination for her debut performance in the indie film.”
verb + noun
02. submit a nomination for the award
“The deadline to submit a nomination for the award is the end of this month.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
03. withdraw a nomination
“The senator decided to withdraw his nomination after the controversial reports surfaced.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. posthumous nomination
“The author received a posthumous nomination for the literary prize a year after his death.”
adj + noun
05. unanimous nomination
“She received a unanimous nomination from the board to lead the new research initiative.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. acceptance of the nomination
“Her formal acceptance of the nomination was met with a standing ovation from the delegates.”
noun + of + noun
07. nomination process
“The nomination process for the presidential election is often long and exhausting.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“When a district court rejected her nomination, Trump then installed her in a role allowing her to fill in on an acting basis.” “Reports have said that the board members have disagreed over issues such as board nominations, funding approvals and the public listing of Tata Sons.” Etymology
From Middle English nominacion, nomination, from Middle French nominacion and its etymon Latin nōminātiō, from the verb nōminō (“to name; to nominate”). By surface analysis, nominate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- 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
- Common
- Level
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