noun
designation
deh-zihg-NAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of officially naming or selecting something, or the name/title given.
"The park received the designation of a UNESCO World Heritage Site."
"His official designation is Senior Consultant."
How to Use Designation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal title or the act of officially assigning one.
Common pairings
official designation
receive a designation
Word Forms
designations plural
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The park received the _____ of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.