1. Noun
The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
2. Noun
Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
3. Noun
That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
4. Noun
Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.
5. Noun
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
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