Definition of designation

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Designation (n.) Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase..

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Denomination :: Denomination (n.) That by which anything is denominated or styled; an epithet; a name, designation, or title; especially, a general name indicating a class of like individuals; a category; as, the denomination of units, or of thousands, or of fourths, or of shillings, or of tons..
Papist :: Papist (n.) A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.
How :: How (adv.) By what name, designation, or title..
Macaroni :: Macaroni (n.) The designation of a body of Maryland soldiers in the Revolutionary War, distinguished by a rich uniform..
Designation :: Designation (n.) Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
Heteronym :: Heteronym (n.) That which is heteronymous; a thing having a different name or designation from some other thing; -- opposed to homonym.
Solicitor :: Solicitor (n.) An attorney or advocate; one who represents another in court; -- formerly, in English practice, the professional designation of a person admitted to practice in a court of chancery or equity. See the Note under Attorney..
Totem :: Totem (n.) A rude picture, as of a bird, beast, or the like, used by the North American Indians as a symbolic designation, as of a family or a clan..
Irvingite :: Irvingite (n.) The common designation of one a sect founded by the Rev. Edward Irving (about 1830), who call themselves the Catholic Apostolic Church. They are highly ritualistic in worship, have an elaborate hierarchy of apostles, prophets, etc., and look for the speedy coming of Christ..
Appellation :: Appellation (n.) The word by which a particular person or thing is called and known; name; title; designation.
Heteronymous :: Heteronymous (a.) Having different names or designations; standing in opposite relations.
Vocation :: Vocation (n.) A call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession..
Organonymy :: Organonymy (n.) The designation or nomenclature of organs.
Homonymy :: Homonymy (n.) Sameness of name or designation; identity in relations.
Designation :: Designation (n.) That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
Hydrosulphuric :: Hydrosulphuric (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, hydrogen and sulphur; as, hydrosulphuric acid, a designation applied to the solution of hydrogen sulphide in water..
Style :: Style (v. t.) Mode or phrase by which anything is formally designated; the title; the official designation of any important body; mode of address; as, the style of Majesty..
Specification :: Specification (n.) The designation of particulars; particular mention; as, the specification of a charge against an officer..
Emblem :: Emblem (n.) A visible sign of an idea; an object, or the figure of an object, symbolizing and suggesting another object, or an idea, by natural aptness or by association; a figurative representation; a typical designation; a symbol; as, a balance is an emblem of justice; a scepter, the emblem of sovereignty or power; a circle, the emblem of eternity..
Designation :: Designation (n.) The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
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