nomination

4 definitions • 4 examples

the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize:

There have been two nominations for the new job.

the act of officially choosing someone for a job or position:

the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court

an official suggestion that someone should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.:

nomination for sth These are the nominations for the outstanding achievement award this year.

the act of officially choosing someone to do a particular job or task:

They expect to make a nomination for the medical examiner job soon.