designation

Plural: designations

Noun

• identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
• the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
• the act of designating or identifying something
• An act or instance of designating
• Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
• That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
• Signification, meaning, for example of a word or phrase.

Examples

• His designation as chief justice was controversial.

Synonyms

appellation, appellative, appointment, assignment, denomination, identification, naming, indication