designation

/ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)

designation — noun

  • designationsingular
  • designationsplural

1. a formal name, label, or title used to identify someone or something in an offic

1.名詞B2
釋義

a formal name, label, or title used to identify someone or something in an official way

例句

Charlotte was confused by the designation "temporary officer" on her new ID badge.

designation + quoted title on a document

The map still lists the old railway station under its historic designation.

under + designation

同義詞
  • title

    often used for a person's rank or job position

  • name

    broader and less formal than designation

  • label

    works for categories or technical tags, not only people

文法句型

the designation for + group or thing

under the designation + noun

designation on + form or document

用法筆記

Often appears in administrative, legal, or technical writing. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is the label itself, not the act of assigning it.

常見錯誤

❌My designation is to check the invoices.
✅My job is to check the invoices.
💡this sense names a title or label, not a duty.

2. the act of choosing, naming, or marking someone or something for a specific role

2.名詞C1
釋義

the act of choosing, naming, or marking someone or something for a specific role, use, or legal status

例句

The council approved the designation of the building as a historic site.

designation of + thing as + status

After the vote, Selim received formal designation as the project's spokesperson.

receive designation as + role

同義詞
  • appointment

    often used when a person is chosen for a post

  • assignment

    broader and can be less formal than designation

  • nomination

    focuses on proposing someone, often before final approval

反義詞
  • removal

    the act of taking a person or thing out of an official role or status

文法句型

designation of + noun as + noun

receive designation as + role

designation of + site or area

用法筆記

Most common in policy, legal, and institutional contexts, especially in patterns like 'designation of X as Y'. Distinguish from sense 1: here the focus is the decision or appointment process, not the resulting title.

常見錯誤

❌The designation "assistant director" was announced today.
✅The designation of Dana as assistant director was announced today.
💡this sense is the act of appointing or assigning, not the title by itself.