designation
UK: ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən | US: ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən
n. the act of assigning a name, title, or role to someone or something
n. an official name, title, or description
n. the action of selecting someone for a duty or office
designation = design<mark out> + ate<verb suffix> + ion<noun suffix>
- design (from Latin designare, "to mark out, designate," combining de- "out" + signare "to mark")
- ate (a verb-forming suffix in Latin-derived words, indicating action)
- ion (a noun-forming suffix indicating state or action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "designation" traces back to Latin designare, meaning "to mark out" or "appoint." The prefix de- emphasizes "outward" action, while signare (from signum, "sign") implies marking or labeling. Over time, designation evolved in English to signify the act of naming or appointing, retaining its core idea of specifying identity or role.
His official designation is "Chief Financial Officer."
The committee approved the designation of the area as a national park.
She received a new job designation after the reorganization.
The term "director" is a common designation in the film industry.
The designation of the building as a historic landmark protected it from demolition.