an act of designating.

the fact of being designated.

something that designates; a distinctive name or title; appellation.

nomination, appointment, or election to an office, position, etc.

His designation as treasurer has been confirmed.

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appellation , appellative , class , classification , cognomen , compellation , denomination , description , epithet , identification , key word , moniker , nickname , nomen , style , title , appointment , indication , pigeonhole * , recognition , specification , nomination , tag , label , name , selection , term