designation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
    appellation; appellative; denomination.
  2. noun the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
    assignment; naming; appointment.
    • the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee
  3. noun the act of designating or identifying something
    identification.

WordNet

Des`ig*na"tion noun
Etymology
L. designatio: cf. F. désignation.
Definitions
  1. The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
  2. Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
  3. That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
    The usual designation of the days of the week. Whewell.
  4. Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.
    Finite and infinite seem . . . to be attributed primarily, in their first designation, only to those things have parts. Locke.

Webster 1913