🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Designação

Pronunciation / Transliteration: deziɡnaˈsɐ̃w

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Designation/ˌdɛzɪgˈneɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A designação do novo gerente foi anunciada."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of choosing someone or something for a particular role or purpose.

    "The designation of the new manager was announced at the company meeting."
  2. 2

    A title or name that identifies a person or thing.

    "Her official designation is Senior Project Coordinator."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'designation' originates from the Latin 'designatio', which means 'a marking out' or 'appointment'. It evolved through Middle French 'désignation' in the 14th century, retaining its meaning related to naming or assigning roles.

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