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designation definition

des·ig·na·tion (dez′ig nā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a pointing out; indication
  2. a naming for an office, post, or duty
  3. a distinguishing name, title, etc.

Etymology: ME designacioun < L designatio: see designate

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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