designation meaning and definition

DESIGNATION noun

Definition of designation (noun)

1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
   • synonyms: appellation, appellative, denomination
2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
   • "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
   • synonyms: appointment, assignment, naming
3. the act of designating or identifying something
   • synonyms: identification