designation
part of speech
noun (a designation, designations)
meaning for a pupil
1) (formal) A designation is a name, title or label given to something or someone. tree →
2) (formal) Designation is choosing or naming someone or something for a special purpose or job. tree →
sense in the lessons
In formal texts and official documents: a job designation, the designation of a park as a protected area. In science, a star may have a letter-and-number designation. Phrases: official designation, job designation.
examples
- The plane had the designation "Flight 307". tree →
- Her job designation is head teacher. tree →
- The forest received designation as a national park. tree →
- Each storm gets a name as its designation. tree →
- Write your name and designation on the form. tree →
- The designation of the area as a nature reserve protects the birds. tree →
- The robot's designation was R2. tree →
- Rooms have designations like A1 and B2. tree →
note
Formal. Verb: designate (to name or choose). Countable. Everyday words: name, title, label.
Trees and pragmatics
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