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designation

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++des·ig·na·tion /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃən/ noun formal  1 [uncountable]CHOOSE the act of choosing someone or something for a particular purpose, or of giving them a particular description 任命,选定,指派;标明,表示designation as the designation of Stansted as the third London airport 将斯坦斯特德指定为伦敦的第三座机场2 [countable]NAME OF A PERSON a name or title 名称,称号 Her official designation is Systems Manager. 她的正式头衔是系统经理。
Examples from the Corpus
designationCountries around the world limit the liability of investors and signal this special favor with certain abbreviations and designations.Hill people, what a charming designation in which to frame our industrious little community.Model designation is truly a topic for mind-readers.Erik's official designation is Senior Developmental Director.Although the names of these principles have been variously translated, I shall rely on my own designations in explaining them.But there are others who vehemently oppose changing the general plan designation in either area.There has been no serious conflict about the designation of land for particular uses.Lott opposed the designation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as a national holiday.These include the ability to acquire land at values that take an account of development gain arising from their designation and activities.
From Longman Business Dictionarydesignationdes‧ig‧na‧tion /ˌdezɪgˈneɪʃən/ noun1[uncountable] the act of choosing someone or something for a particular purpose, or of giving them a particular descriptionDesignation of the town as a historic site would increase tourism.2[countable]JOB a name or titleHer official designation is Systems Manager.
des·ig·na·tion nounChineseSyllable
Corpus something a particular of the for or Business act someone choosing


designation
designation /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃən/ noun formal
1. [uncountable] the act of choosing someone or something for a particular purpose, or of giving them a particular description
    designation as
    the designation of Stansted as the third London airport
2. [countable] a name or title:
    Her official designation is Systems Manager.


des·ig·na·tionBrE /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃn/ 🔊 noun (formal) [uncountable] ~ (as sth) the action of choosing a person or thing for a particular purpose, or of giving them or it a particular status 选定;指定;委任The district is under consideration for designation as a conservation area. 正在考虑将这个地区指定为保护区。🔊🔊 [countable] a name, title or description 名称;称号;称呼Her official designation is Financial Controller. 她的正式职衔是财务总监。🔊🔊