designation

Everyday

1. (formal) A designation is a name, title or label given to something or someone. tree →
2. (formal) Designation is choosing or naming someone or something for a special purpose or job. tree →

In the lessons

In formal texts and official documents: a job designation, the designation of a park as a protected area. In science, a star may have a letter-and-number designation. Phrases: official designation, job designation.

Examples

• The plane had the designation "Flight 307". tree →
• Her job designation is head teacher. tree →
• The forest received designation as a national park. tree →
• Each storm gets a name as its designation. tree →
• Write your name and designation on the form. tree →
• The designation of the area as a nature reserve protects the birds. tree →
• The robot's designation was R2. tree →
• Rooms have designations like A1 and B2. tree →

Note

Formal. Verb: designate (to name or choose). Countable. Everyday words: name, title, label.