/dez'ig nay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. an act of designating.
2. the fact of being designated.
3. something that designates; a distinctive name or title; appellation.
4. nomination, appointment, or election to an office, position, etc.: His designation as treasurer has been confirmed.
[ 1350-1400; ME designacioun designation- (s. of designatio ) a marking out, equiv. to designat ( us ) (see DESIGNATE) + -ion- -ION ]