# nomination

/ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/ (US) · /nˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃən/ (UK)

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

## Senses

### 2. the status of being chosen

noun · CEFR B2

the state of having been chosen as a candidate for something, like an Oscar or an election.

For teachers: the state or status of being nominated; the result of the formal selection process.

- She was thrilled to receive an Academy Award nomination for her first film.
- Securing the party nomination required months of intensive campaigning and several successful primary victories across the country.

## Examples

- She received a nomination for the best actress award.
- The committee will review every nomination before announcing the final list of candidates for the board of directors.
- Securing a party nomination requires not only broad public appeal but also the strategic backing of influential delegates who control the internal voting blocks.

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