26984 words

nominations

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize:

Examples:

There have been two nominations for the new job.
2
the act of officially choosing someone for a job or position:

Examples:

the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court
3
an official suggestion that someone should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.:

Examples:

nomination for sth These are the nominations for the outstanding achievement award this year.
4
the act of officially choosing someone to do a particular job or task:

Examples:

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

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