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nomination

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nəˈmɪneɪʃən/

KK: /nɑˈmɪneɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of officially suggesting someone for a position or award.


Example

Her nomination for the award was announced at the ceremony.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about Sarah's nomination for the student council?
Sloth B
Yes! I think she really deserves it after all her hard work.
Sloth A
I agree; her nomination is so well-deserved.
Sloth B
Definitely! I can't wait to see how the election goes.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
appointment
selection
candidacy
Antonyms
dismissal
rejection
disqualification
Root Explanation

Nomination → It is formed from "nominare" (meaning to name) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process). The word "nomination" refers to the process of naming someone for a position or honor.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'naming' someone for a role — 'nominare' means to name, and '-tion' indicates the process. This helps you remember that nomination is the act of naming someone.

Visually Confused Words
renomination
denomination
agnomination
adnomination
domination
pronomination
prenomination
nonnomination
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