Meaning & use
designation
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an official name, title, or classification given to someone or something.
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The building received a historic designation, protecting it from demolition.
Her official designation at the company is Senior Project Manager.
A note on using this word
Designation is common in formal, legal, and workplace contexts to describe official titles or classifications.
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