designation

noun [C/U]

/ˌdez·ɪɡˈneɪ·ʃən/

Definition

› the act of choosing someone or something for a special job, or stating that something has a particular character or purpose: [C] Associate professor is her official designation (= title).

(Definition of designation noun from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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