designation | Definition of designation

Synonyms and Antonyms of designation

1 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 of designation

appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, handle, moniker (also monicker), name, nomenclature, title

Words Related to designation

baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name

family name, maiden name, middle name, surname

matronymic, patronymic

byname, diminutive, epithet, hypocorism, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet)

banner, rubric, tag

alias, cryptonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym

binomial, monomial

trivial name, vernacular

brand name, label, trademark, trade name

2 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 of designation

appointment, assignment, commission

Words Related to designation

billet, gig, job, office, place, position, situation, spot, station

authorization, delegation, deputation, emplacement, placement, ranking

anointing, anointment, induction, installation, installment (also instalment), instating, investiture, investment, ordination

choice, choosing, destination, election, nomination, picking, selection, singling (out)

Near Antonyms of designation

blackball, rejection

deposition, dethronement, ejection, eviction, ouster, overthrow, removal

Antonyms of designation

discharge, dismissal, dismission, expulsion, firing