designation
Word parts
changePronunciation
change- IPA (key): /ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Audio (US) (file) Audio (UK) (file) - Hyphenation: des‧ig‧na‧tion
Noun
change- (countable) A designation is an official name, title, or description given to someone or something.
- The new manager received the official designation of "Project Leader".
- (uncountable) Designation is the act of giving someone or something a particular name, title, or position.
- The designation of the park as a protected area helped preserve its wildlife.