definition of
designation

[1] #1 designation n. [appellation, denomination, appellative] identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others. wn

[2] #2 designation n. [appointment, assignment, naming] the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee". wn

[3] #3 designation n. [identification] the act of designating or identifying something. wn