Definition of designation in English:

designation

noun dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1The action of choosing someone to hold an office or post.
a leader's designation of his own successor
领导人对自己继任者的指定。
Example sentencesExamples
- And I suspect that the box office return for the film will make that designation an even higher honor than it is today.
- He was the head of state for the ten years prior to the designation as President.
- The most famous such appointee was, of course, John, whose designation as chief justice was understood by one and all to be a powerful political statement.
- Since this showing would have given him an absolute majority in the 313-seat constituent assembly, it could have led to his designation as Prime Minister.
- Another important provision of the new charter was that it eliminated party designation for candidates running for office.
Synonyms
appointment, nomination, selection, choice, choosing, picking, election, naming, identifying
co-opting, induction
1. 1.1 The action of choosing a place for a special purpose or giving it a special status.
  （地方或地点的）选定
  Dibden Bay's designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest
  Example sentencesExamples
  But the lack of scientific knowledge about the area, as well as the ongoing regression of the habitats due to the current draining, makes any designation of the area most unlikely.
  The obtaining request includes designation of a specific management information area.
  Not all financial institutions or qualified plans will accept customized beneficiary designations.
  Under this review, the authority should consider whether further designation of conservation areas is called for.
  When the monument designation scotched that plan, predictions of economic doom rang through the county seat.
  ‘The environmental functions of the affected forests will still be altered no matter what their designation,’ he said.
  Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation was considered for the land in 1973 but action was again deferred after it was concluded that national park status was more appropriate.
  The lawsuits also charge that economic impact studies that accompanied the critical habitat designations were insufficient.
  He had said over and over that unless the historic designation granted earlier this year is overturned, the company will no longer negotiate with tenants.
  The officers say it should be given the go-ahead because it complies with the official designation of the land.
  Other trees at Anderson Cottage will be considered for historic designation along with those nominated by communities across the country.
  He questioned whether thought had been given to how St Lucia's designation as a top honeymoon destination would be affected by making the destination indirectly more expensive.
  Equally, where derelict or neglected Green Belt sites could better serve the community for example, as a new school or surgery changes in designation could be sought after consultation.
  In order to get a permit-only parking designation, 67 percent of affected residents in a six-block radius must sign a petition.
  The new lots will be developed under the residential estate zoning designation which allows for larger, country-style properties with limited city services.
  Critical habitat designations are far more time consuming and costly than listings.
  The residents say they are prepared to occupy the land round the clock unless the Council agreed not to submit its planning application for the home until their bid for village green designation had been considered.
  The present statutory scheme for critical habitat designations is broken.
  The precise parcels of land earmarked for designation were not publicly identified until May 1988.
  Our buildings survive more than a century only if they are given a special historical designation.
  Synonyms
  classification, classing, labelling, specification, definition, defining, earmarking, stipulation, particularization, pinpointing
2. 1.2count noun An official name, description, or title.
  quality designations such as ‘Premier Cru’
  如“一级”这样的品质称号。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Chronometer is a designation given to a watch that has the highest standard of precision.
  I've never seen anyone with their designation as ‘diva’!
  None of the students seem to fit either of those designations that I can tell.
  Prime is the designation given to the most heavily populated planet in a system.
  He received the certified financial planner designation in 1993.
  Three unshared genes in rice and one unshared gene in maize were given alphabetical designations.
  There will be three designations - High Risk, At Risk and Free.
  What appeals to me about these color designations is that they offer a more specific way to describe people.
  All of these designations can help you ensure that what's on the label is also what's in the bottle.
  He earned the certified management consultant designation in 1994.
  Sequences were labelled according to previously published designations.
  The only safe rule is this: the cartridge designation stamped on the barrel should be identical to that stamped on the cartridge case head and on the cartridge box.
  These process groups are shown by the Table, along with each process name and letter designations.
  The sites usually list bios and name some of the professional designations that qualified pros have.
  The letter designation assigned to the process can be used for identification on drawings, tables, etc.
  The Army had not been naming its fighters, just giving them designations.
  However used or modified, I believe stilts have earned the designation of a legitimate and very unusual tool.
  Sure, each of these objects has an official numerical designation in a formally compiled catalog.
  The designation of laundress was nominal, however, because she did little in the way of washing.
  Volunteers who sign contracts specifying their tasking designation can be assigned to military units only upon passing proficiency tests.
  Synonyms
  title, denomination, honorific, label
  name, epithet, tag, style, form of address
  nickname, byname, sobriquet
  rank, status, office, position
  informal moniker, handle
  formal cognomen, appellation

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense 'the action of marking'): from Latin designatio(n-), from the verb designare (see designate).

Definition of designation in US English:

designation

nounˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌdeziɡˈnāSH(ə)n

1The choosing and naming of someone to be the holder of an official position.
（官职的）指派，委任，选定
a leader's designation of his own successor
领导人对自己继任者的指定。
Example sentencesExamples
- The most famous such appointee was, of course, John, whose designation as chief justice was understood by one and all to be a powerful political statement.
- He was the head of state for the ten years prior to the designation as President.
- Another important provision of the new charter was that it eliminated party designation for candidates running for office.
- And I suspect that the box office return for the film will make that designation an even higher honor than it is today.
- Since this showing would have given him an absolute majority in the 313-seat constituent assembly, it could have led to his designation as Prime Minister.
Synonyms
appointment, nomination, selection, choice, choosing, picking, election, naming, identifying
1. 1.1 The action of choosing a place for a special purpose or giving it a special status.
  （地方或地点的）选定
  the designation of parts of Santa Ana as an enterprise zone
  Example sentencesExamples
  The new lots will be developed under the residential estate zoning designation which allows for larger, country-style properties with limited city services.
  When the monument designation scotched that plan, predictions of economic doom rang through the county seat.
  But the lack of scientific knowledge about the area, as well as the ongoing regression of the habitats due to the current draining, makes any designation of the area most unlikely.
  In order to get a permit-only parking designation, 67 percent of affected residents in a six-block radius must sign a petition.
  ‘The environmental functions of the affected forests will still be altered no matter what their designation,’ he said.
  The present statutory scheme for critical habitat designations is broken.
  Under this review, the authority should consider whether further designation of conservation areas is called for.
  Equally, where derelict or neglected Green Belt sites could better serve the community for example, as a new school or surgery changes in designation could be sought after consultation.
  Critical habitat designations are far more time consuming and costly than listings.
  The obtaining request includes designation of a specific management information area.
  He had said over and over that unless the historic designation granted earlier this year is overturned, the company will no longer negotiate with tenants.
  The precise parcels of land earmarked for designation were not publicly identified until May 1988.
  Other trees at Anderson Cottage will be considered for historic designation along with those nominated by communities across the country.
  Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation was considered for the land in 1973 but action was again deferred after it was concluded that national park status was more appropriate.
  Our buildings survive more than a century only if they are given a special historical designation.
  The lawsuits also charge that economic impact studies that accompanied the critical habitat designations were insufficient.
  He questioned whether thought had been given to how St Lucia's designation as a top honeymoon destination would be affected by making the destination indirectly more expensive.
  Not all financial institutions or qualified plans will accept customized beneficiary designations.
  The residents say they are prepared to occupy the land round the clock unless the Council agreed not to submit its planning application for the home until their bid for village green designation had been considered.
  The officers say it should be given the go-ahead because it complies with the official designation of the land.
  Synonyms
  classification, classing, labelling, specification, definition, defining, earmarking, stipulation, particularization, pinpointing
2. 1.2 A name, description, or title, typically one that is officially bestowed.
  （尤指正式授予的）名称；称呼；称号
  a group of tribes banded together under the designation “Sheepeaters.”
  Example sentencesExamples
  However used or modified, I believe stilts have earned the designation of a legitimate and very unusual tool.
  All of these designations can help you ensure that what's on the label is also what's in the bottle.
  Sure, each of these objects has an official numerical designation in a formally compiled catalog.
  The letter designation assigned to the process can be used for identification on drawings, tables, etc.
  The sites usually list bios and name some of the professional designations that qualified pros have.
  Sequences were labelled according to previously published designations.
  Prime is the designation given to the most heavily populated planet in a system.
  He earned the certified management consultant designation in 1994.
  None of the students seem to fit either of those designations that I can tell.
  What appeals to me about these color designations is that they offer a more specific way to describe people.
  There will be three designations - High Risk, At Risk and Free.
  He received the certified financial planner designation in 1993.
  The only safe rule is this: the cartridge designation stamped on the barrel should be identical to that stamped on the cartridge case head and on the cartridge box.
  Volunteers who sign contracts specifying their tasking designation can be assigned to military units only upon passing proficiency tests.
  Chronometer is a designation given to a watch that has the highest standard of precision.
  I've never seen anyone with their designation as ‘diva’!
  Three unshared genes in rice and one unshared gene in maize were given alphabetical designations.
  The designation of laundress was nominal, however, because she did little in the way of washing.
  These process groups are shown by the Table, along with each process name and letter designations.
  The Army had not been naming its fighters, just giving them designations.
  Synonyms
  title, denomination, honorific, label

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense ‘the action of marking’): from Latin designatio(n-), from the verb designare (see designate).

单词	designation
释义	Definition of designation in English: designation noun dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1The action of choosing someone to hold an office or post. a leader's designation of his own successor 领导人对自己继任者的指定。 Example sentencesExamples And I suspect that the box office return for the film will make that designation an even higher honor than it is today. He was the head of state for the ten years prior to the designation as President. The most famous such appointee was, of course, John, whose designation as chief justice was understood by one and all to be a powerful political statement. Since this showing would have given him an absolute majority in the 313-seat constituent assembly, it could have led to his designation as Prime Minister. Another important provision of the new charter was that it eliminated party designation for candidates running for office. Synonyms appointment, nomination, selection, choice, choosing, picking, election, naming, identifying co-opting, induction 1.1 The action of choosing a place for a special purpose or giving it a special status. （地方或地点的）选定 Dibden Bay's designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest Example sentencesExamples But the lack of scientific knowledge about the area, as well as the ongoing regression of the habitats due to the current draining, makes any designation of the area most unlikely. The obtaining request includes designation of a specific management information area. Not all financial institutions or qualified plans will accept customized beneficiary designations. Under this review, the authority should consider whether further designation of conservation areas is called for. When the monument designation scotched that plan, predictions of economic doom rang through the county seat. ‘The environmental functions of the affected forests will still be altered no matter what their designation,’ he said. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation was considered for the land in 1973 but action was again deferred after it was concluded that national park status was more appropriate. The lawsuits also charge that economic impact studies that accompanied the critical habitat designations were insufficient. He had said over and over that unless the historic designation granted earlier this year is overturned, the company will no longer negotiate with tenants. The officers say it should be given the go-ahead because it complies with the official designation of the land. Other trees at Anderson Cottage will be considered for historic designation along with those nominated by communities across the country. He questioned whether thought had been given to how St Lucia's designation as a top honeymoon destination would be affected by making the destination indirectly more expensive. Equally, where derelict or neglected Green Belt sites could better serve the community for example, as a new school or surgery changes in designation could be sought after consultation. In order to get a permit-only parking designation, 67 percent of affected residents in a six-block radius must sign a petition. The new lots will be developed under the residential estate zoning designation which allows for larger, country-style properties with limited city services. Critical habitat designations are far more time consuming and costly than listings. The residents say they are prepared to occupy the land round the clock unless the Council agreed not to submit its planning application for the home until their bid for village green designation had been considered. The present statutory scheme for critical habitat designations is broken. The precise parcels of land earmarked for designation were not publicly identified until May 1988. Our buildings survive more than a century only if they are given a special historical designation. Synonyms classification, classing, labelling, specification, definition, defining, earmarking, stipulation, particularization, pinpointing 1.2count noun An official name, description, or title. quality designations such as ‘Premier Cru’ 如“一级”这样的品质称号。 Example sentencesExamples Chronometer is a designation given to a watch that has the highest standard of precision. I've never seen anyone with their designation as ‘diva’! None of the students seem to fit either of those designations that I can tell. Prime is the designation given to the most heavily populated planet in a system. He received the certified financial planner designation in 1993. Three unshared genes in rice and one unshared gene in maize were given alphabetical designations. There will be three designations - High Risk, At Risk and Free. What appeals to me about these color designations is that they offer a more specific way to describe people. All of these designations can help you ensure that what's on the label is also what's in the bottle. He earned the certified management consultant designation in 1994. Sequences were labelled according to previously published designations. The only safe rule is this: the cartridge designation stamped on the barrel should be identical to that stamped on the cartridge case head and on the cartridge box. These process groups are shown by the Table, along with each process name and letter designations. The sites usually list bios and name some of the professional designations that qualified pros have. The letter designation assigned to the process can be used for identification on drawings, tables, etc. The Army had not been naming its fighters, just giving them designations. However used or modified, I believe stilts have earned the designation of a legitimate and very unusual tool. Sure, each of these objects has an official numerical designation in a formally compiled catalog. The designation of laundress was nominal, however, because she did little in the way of washing. Volunteers who sign contracts specifying their tasking designation can be assigned to military units only upon passing proficiency tests. Synonyms title, denomination, honorific, label name, epithet, tag, style, form of address nickname, byname, sobriquet rank, status, office, position informal moniker, handle formal cognomen, appellation Origin Late Middle English (in the sense 'the action of marking'): from Latin designatio(n-), from the verb designare (see designate). Definition of designation in US English: designation nounˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌdeziɡˈnāSH(ə)n 1The choosing and naming of someone to be the holder of an official position. （官职的）指派，委任，选定 a leader's designation of his own successor 领导人对自己继任者的指定。 Example sentencesExamples The most famous such appointee was, of course, John, whose designation as chief justice was understood by one and all to be a powerful political statement. He was the head of state for the ten years prior to the designation as President. Another important provision of the new charter was that it eliminated party designation for candidates running for office. And I suspect that the box office return for the film will make that designation an even higher honor than it is today. Since this showing would have given him an absolute majority in the 313-seat constituent assembly, it could have led to his designation as Prime Minister. Synonyms appointment, nomination, selection, choice, choosing, picking, election, naming, identifying 1.1 The action of choosing a place for a special purpose or giving it a special status. （地方或地点的）选定 the designation of parts of Santa Ana as an enterprise zone Example sentencesExamples The new lots will be developed under the residential estate zoning designation which allows for larger, country-style properties with limited city services. When the monument designation scotched that plan, predictions of economic doom rang through the county seat. But the lack of scientific knowledge about the area, as well as the ongoing regression of the habitats due to the current draining, makes any designation of the area most unlikely. In order to get a permit-only parking designation, 67 percent of affected residents in a six-block radius must sign a petition. ‘The environmental functions of the affected forests will still be altered no matter what their designation,’ he said. The present statutory scheme for critical habitat designations is broken. Under this review, the authority should consider whether further designation of conservation areas is called for. Equally, where derelict or neglected Green Belt sites could better serve the community for example, as a new school or surgery changes in designation could be sought after consultation. Critical habitat designations are far more time consuming and costly than listings. The obtaining request includes designation of a specific management information area. He had said over and over that unless the historic designation granted earlier this year is overturned, the company will no longer negotiate with tenants. The precise parcels of land earmarked for designation were not publicly identified until May 1988. Other trees at Anderson Cottage will be considered for historic designation along with those nominated by communities across the country. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation was considered for the land in 1973 but action was again deferred after it was concluded that national park status was more appropriate. Our buildings survive more than a century only if they are given a special historical designation. The lawsuits also charge that economic impact studies that accompanied the critical habitat designations were insufficient. He questioned whether thought had been given to how St Lucia's designation as a top honeymoon destination would be affected by making the destination indirectly more expensive. Not all financial institutions or qualified plans will accept customized beneficiary designations. The residents say they are prepared to occupy the land round the clock unless the Council agreed not to submit its planning application for the home until their bid for village green designation had been considered. The officers say it should be given the go-ahead because it complies with the official designation of the land. Synonyms classification, classing, labelling, specification, definition, defining, earmarking, stipulation, particularization, pinpointing 1.2 A name, description, or title, typically one that is officially bestowed. （尤指正式授予的）名称；称呼；称号 a group of tribes banded together under the designation “Sheepeaters.” Example sentencesExamples However used or modified, I believe stilts have earned the designation of a legitimate and very unusual tool. All of these designations can help you ensure that what's on the label is also what's in the bottle. Sure, each of these objects has an official numerical designation in a formally compiled catalog. The letter designation assigned to the process can be used for identification on drawings, tables, etc. The sites usually list bios and name some of the professional designations that qualified pros have. Sequences were labelled according to previously published designations. Prime is the designation given to the most heavily populated planet in a system. He earned the certified management consultant designation in 1994. None of the students seem to fit either of those designations that I can tell. What appeals to me about these color designations is that they offer a more specific way to describe people. There will be three designations - High Risk, At Risk and Free. He received the certified financial planner designation in 1993. The only safe rule is this: the cartridge designation stamped on the barrel should be identical to that stamped on the cartridge case head and on the cartridge box. Volunteers who sign contracts specifying their tasking designation can be assigned to military units only upon passing proficiency tests. Chronometer is a designation given to a watch that has the highest standard of precision. I've never seen anyone with their designation as ‘diva’! Three unshared genes in rice and one unshared gene in maize were given alphabetical designations. The designation of laundress was nominal, however, because she did little in the way of washing. These process groups are shown by the Table, along with each process name and letter designations. The Army had not been naming its fighters, just giving them designations. Synonyms title, denomination, honorific, label Origin Late Middle English (in the sense ‘the action of marking’): from Latin designatio(n-), from the verb designare (see designate).
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