designation
nounDivide designation into syllables:
des · ig · na · tion
How to pronounce designation:
Definition of designation:
- designation (noun):
- the act of indicating or identifying
- something that designates, such as a name
- identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.
Synonyms for designation:
appellation
appellative
appointment
assignment
banner
byname
cognomen
denomination
denotation
epithet
form of address
handle
identification
monicker
moniker
name
naming
nickname
nomenclature
pseudonym
sobriquet
street name
surname
title
title of respect
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