designation
Translation
designation, title, appointment
Examples
His official designation is 'Chief Executive Officer'.
His official designation is 'Chief Executive Officer'.
The designation of this area as a national park is new.
The designation of this area as a national park is new.
Grammar Patterns
((the designation of sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) the naming of sb./sth. as sth. The designation of the area as a park was approved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: title, name, appointment
Etymology
From Latin 'designare' (to mark out). The suffix '-ation' forms nouns indicating an action or process.
Memory Tips
A 'designation' gives a 'sign' of what something or someone is. It's their official label.