— nominator , n.
v. /nom"euh nayt'/ ; adj. /nom"euh nit/ , v. , nominated, nominating , adj.
v.t.
1. to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.
2. to appoint to a duty or office.
3. to propose for an honor, award, or the like.
4. Horse Racing. to register (a horse) as an entry in a race.
5. to name; designate.
6. Obs. to specify.
adj.
7. having a particular name.
[ 1475-85; nominatus (ptp. of nominare to name, call by name), equiv. to nomin- (s. of nomen; see NOMEN) + -atus -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. pick, choose.