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nomination Definition

nomi·na·tion (näm′ə nā′s̸hən)

noun

the act of nominating or the fact of being nominated

Etymology: ME, calling by name < OFr < L nominatio < pp. of nominare: see nominate

nomination Synonyms

nomination

n.

naming, designation, proposal, submission; see appointment 1.

nomination Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • invite: Once again it is time to invite nominations to the Council of Management.
  • submit: All members of staff are eligible to submit nominations.
  • seek: Hairnet UK Ltd are still seeking nominations for the UK Silver Surfer of the Year 2004.
  • accept: We also accept nominations for homeless people from the Local Authority.
  • approve: The Convener of the Panel will approve the nominations.
  • receive: Students could receive a nomination for the Star Award in each lesson.

Adjective modifier

  • Democratic: The man who ran against Bill Clinton for the Democratic nomination in 1992 now wants to be California's attorney general.
  • presidential: In 1884 Blaine at last won the Republican Party presidential nomination.
  • Republican: Pat Robertson used them to try to win the Republican nomination for the presidency of the United States, but failed.
  • re-open: For each post ' Re-open nominations ' shall be the first candidate.
  • shortlisted: Shortlisted nominations for the event have now been announced, and regional publishers and titles feature in the majority of the 12 categories.
  • insufficient: If insufficient nominations are received, the Chairman can invite nominations from the floor at the AGM.

Modifies a noun

  • form: To download a copy of the Nomination form please use the link below.
  • committee: Harold W Bailey, Professor Sir Roland Smith, Lord MacGregor and Martin G Adamson are members of the Remuneration and Nomination committees.
  • deadline: The nomination deadline for the NEC positions will be Friday 19 May at 5.00pm.

Noun used with modifier

  • actress: The award follows her Best Supporting Actress nominations at the Oscars and Golden Globes for her critically acclaimed performance in ' Chicago ' .

Preposition: of

  • adjudicator: Application Form for Nomination of an Adjudicator Application form for nomination of an adjudicator.

Preposition: for

  • election: The Chair shall decide the form of nomination for any election which arises during a meeting.
  • actress: It was for this lead role that Johnston earned a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress.
  • award: The closing date for nominations for these awards is February 9, 2001.
nomination Quotes

A group of senators, bleary eyed for lack of sleep, will have to sit down at about two o'clock in the morning around a table in a smoke-filled room in some hotel, and decide the nomination.

—Daugherty, Harry Micajah