designation
noun
des·ig·na·tion
ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the act of indicating or identifying
the designation of a speech sound
2
: appointment to or selection for an office, post, or service
awaiting his next designation
3
: a distinguishing name, sign, or title
… the only star in Lynx with a Greek letter designation—
Richard Berry
Richard Berryapproved the area's designation as a wildlife refuge
4
: the relation between a sign and the thing signified
Examples of designation in a Sentence
Though many people call her a liberal, it is not a designation she uses herself.
we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation
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As expected, DeChambeau has received the designation with great enthusiasm.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The restoration of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, designation comes after a New York federal judge earlier this month blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to shave six months off of the protections, which are usually for 18 months.
—Jacqueline Charles, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2025
In late June, Noem determined that Haiti no longer meets the conditions for its TPS designation and announced the end of the country's designation.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
The letter asks the city to specify a process to appeal the incomplete designation to the City Council, and then schedule an appeal within 60 days.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The restoration of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, designation comes after a New York federal judge earlier this month blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to shave six months off of the protections, which are usually for 18 months.
—Jacqueline Charles, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2025
In late June, Noem determined that Haiti no longer meets the conditions for its TPS designation and announced the end of the country's designation.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
The letter asks the city to specify a process to appeal the incomplete designation to the City Council, and then schedule an appeal within 60 days.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for designation
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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designation
noun
des·ig·na·tion
ˌdez-ig-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act of indicating or identifying
2
: appointment to or selection for an office, post, or service
3
: a name, sign, or title that identifies something
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