(~s)
1.
A ~ is an official suggestion of someone as a candidate in an election or for a job.
...his candidacy for the Republican presidential ~.
...a list of ~s for senior lectureships.
N-COUNT: oft N for n
2.
A ~ for an award is an official suggestion that someone or something should be given that award.
They say he’s certain to get a ~ for best supporting actor...
Alan Parker’s film ‘The Commitments’ has six ~s.
N-COUNT: usu N for n
3.
The ~ of someone to a particular job or position is their appointment to that job or position.
They opposed the ~ of a junior officer to the position of Inspector General of Police...
N-VAR: usu with supp