designazione

designation; appointment; naming

noun deh-zee-nyah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: Latin designatio, from designare (to mark out, appoint)

Also means

nomination

Usage Note

Designazione is a formal noun used in official, legal, and sports contexts: la designazione del vincitore (the designation of the winner), la designazione dell'arbitro (the appointment of the referee). It is closely related to designare (to designate, to appoint). The plural designazioni is regular.

Examples

"La designazione del nuovo direttore è ufficiale."

Natural Translation

The appointment of the new director is official.

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