designation

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des·ig·na·tion /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃən/ noun formal

1 [uncountableU]CHOOSE the act of choosing someone or something for a particular purpose, or of giving them a particular description 任命，选定，指派；标明，表示

designation as

the designation of Stansted as the third London airport

将斯坦斯特德指定为伦敦的第三座机场

2 [countableC]NAME OF A PERSON a name or title 名称，称号

Her official designation is Systems Manager.

她的正式头衔是系统经理。

Examples from the Corpus

designation• Countries around the world limit the liability of investors and signal this special favor with certain abbreviations and designations.• Hill people, what a charming designation in which to frame our industrious little community.• Model designation is truly a topic for mind-readers.• Erik's official designation is Senior Developmental Director.• Although the names of these principles have been variously translated, I shall rely on my own designations in explaining them.• But there are others who vehemently oppose changing the general plan designation in either area.• There has been no serious conflict about the designation of land for particular uses.• Lott opposed the designation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as a national holiday.• These include the ability to acquire land at values that take an account of development gain arising from their designation and activities.

From Longman Business Dictionary

designationdes·ig·na·tion /ˌdezɪgˈneɪʃən/ noun

1[uncountableU] the act of choosing someone or something for a particular purpose, or of giving them a particular description

Designation of the town as a historic site would increase tourism.

2[countableC]JOB a name or title

Her official designation is Systems Manager.

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