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nomination

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/ · UK /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

Forms: nominations

nomination means: The act of officially putting someone's name forward for a position, prize, or honour.

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OFFICIAL SUGGESTIONB2

The act of officially putting someone's name forward for a position, prize, or honour.

  • The film received an award nomination.
  • Please submit your nominations by Monday.
  • Who supported his nomination as chair?

How to use it: nomination for something (Her film received a nomination for best documentary.)

Similar words: recommendation

Common phrases: award nomination, submit a nomination

ELECTION CANDIDATEB2

The act of officially suggesting or choosing someone to compete in an election.

  • He won the party's nomination.
  • Nominations for mayor close on Friday.
  • Will she accept the presidential nomination?

How to use it: nomination for something (She is seeking nomination for the presidency.)

Similar words: selection

Common phrases: presidential nomination, party nomination

AWARD CONFERRALC2

The act of giving someone an official honour or award.

  • The nomination conferred a royal honour on her.
  • His nomination as a knight was celebrated publicly.
  • The ceremony marked her nomination to the order.

Similar words: conferral, bestowal

Common phrases: nomination ceremony, royal nomination

Questions about nomination

What does nomination mean?

The act of officially putting someone's name forward for a position, prize, or honour.

What is nomination in other languages?

Türkçe: aday gösterme · Español: nominación · Français: nomination · Deutsch: Nominierung · Italiano: candidatura · 日本語: 推薦

How do you pronounce nomination?

In American English /ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/; in British English /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/.

How do you use nomination in a sentence?

The film received an award nomination. Please submit your nominations by Monday.

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