Synonyms of designation

designation

noun

ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən 

1

as in moniker

a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known

we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moniker
• name
• title
• nomenclature
• nickname
• appellation
• epithet
• denomination
• surname
• pseudonym
• monicker
• denotation
• appellative
• banner
• cognomen
• handle
• compellation
• label
• sobriquet
• first name
• Christian name
• maiden name
• family name
• given name
• tag
• middle name
• diminutive
• baptismal name
• forename
• alias
• soubriquet
• patronymic
• misnomer
• pen name
• trademark
• vernacular
• brand name
• trade name
• rubric
• nom de plume
• binomial
• matronymic
• byname
• cryptonym
• monomial
• nom de guerre
• hypocorism
• trivial name

2

as in appointment

the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty

the surprising designation of an unknown as the running mate raised a few eyebrows

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointment
• assignment
• nomination
• job
• commission
• election
• position
• placement
• office
• ranking
• situation
• authorization
• induction
• spot
• station
• investment
• delegation
• billet
• destination
• gig
• place
• ordination
• emplacement
• choice
• installation
• selection
• installment
• anointing
• choosing
• deputation
• anointment
• instalment
• investiture
• picking
• instating
• singling (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• dismissal
• expulsion
• firing
• rejection
• removal
• dismission
• deposition
• ejection
• eviction
• overthrow
• ouster
• blackball
• dethronement

Examples of designation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For now, Orland Park and developers are studying the issue and hired a consultant to determine if the three sites are eligible for TIF designation under state law. —Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024

The storm is on the verge of regaining Category 5 designation, which begins at 156 mph, though wobbles are expected. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024

In dollar terms, the designation was the difference between a penalty of $10,000 and an assessment exceeding $3 million. —Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

The designation dates back to 1988, when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed it. —Lara Freidenfelds / Made By History, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024