Designation1. (n.) The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
2. (n.) Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
3. (n.) That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
4. (n.) Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.
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