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designation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪˈzeɪɡneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈzeɪɡnəʃən/

noun
Definition

A name or title that identifies someone or something, often used to show a specific role or position.


Example

Her designation as the team leader was announced at the meeting.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about my new job designation?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What is it?
Sloth A
I got promoted to team leader, which is a cool designation for me.
Sloth B
That's amazing! Congratulations on the promotion!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
title
label
appointment
Antonyms
removal
dismissal
disqualification
Root Explanation

Designation → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "signare" (meaning to mark or sign). The word refers to the act of marking or naming something, often to indicate its purpose or identity.

Memory Tip

Think of marking something 'down' ('de-') to give it a name or title ('signare'). This helps you remember that designation means the name or title given to something.

Visually Confused Words
redesignation
resignation
destination
signation
predesignation
desonation
deligation
demiassignation
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