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The definition of a designation is the act of pointing someone out with a name, a title or an assignment.

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An example of designation is someone being named president of an organization.

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See designation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

Origin: ME designacioun < L designatio: see designate

See designation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of designating; a marking or pointing out.
Nomination or appointment.
A distinguishing name or title.

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