designation
noun
des·ig·na·tion
ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act of indicating or identifying
the designation of a speech sound
2
: appointment to or selection for an office, post, or service
awaiting his next designation
3
: a distinguishing name, sign, or title
… the only star in Lynx with a Greek letter designation—Richard Berry
approved the area's designation as a wildlife refuge
4
: the relation between a sign and the thing signified
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.
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