designation
noun
Simple meaning
Identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɛzəɡˈneɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
Identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
The act of designating or identifying something
An act or instance of designating
Signification, meaning, for example of a word or phrase.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
Used this way, designation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use designation
- “Her new designation in the company is Senior Project Manager.”
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Sense: that which designates
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