noun
nomination
nah-mih-NAY-shun/ˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/
The act or status of being formally proposed for a position or award.
The form records a nomination for the award.
Etymology
Naming first meant mentioning someone by name, then designating that person as a candidate. Nomination preserves this more specific sense of formally putting someone's name forward for a position or honor.
In context
promotion to rear Admiral is achieved through a highly competitive selection process that requires nomination by the president and Confirmation by the Senate
More examples
- She accepted the nomination.
- Several nominations arrived late.
- His nomination received unanimous support.
Forms
nomination · nominations
nominate verb — formally propose for a role
nominee noun — a person proposed for a role
Similar words
- appointment
- Fills a position rather than proposing a candidate.
- candidacy
- The state of seeking a position or election.