nomination

[ˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃən]

nomination Definition

• 1. the action of officially suggesting someone for a job, position, or award
• 2. the act of naming someone as a candidate in an election

Using nomination: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nomination" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His nomination for the presidency was announced last night.

• Example

  The nomination of the new CEO was approved by the board.

• Example

  She received a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.

• Example

  The party is expected to announce its nomination for mayor next week.

nomination Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nomination

• appointment
• designation
• proposal
• submission
• selection

Antonyms for nomination

• rejection
• disqualification

Phrases with nomination

• nomination speech

  a speech given by a candidate who has been nominated for a political office

  Example

  The nominee gave a powerful nomination speech that energized the crowd.

• self-nomination

  the act of putting oneself forward as a candidate for a position or award

  Example

  He decided to make a self-nomination for the position of treasurer.

• nomination committee

  a group of people responsible for selecting candidates for a position or award

  Example

  The nomination committee interviewed several candidates before making their final decision.

Origins of nomination

from Latin 'nominatio', meaning 'a naming'

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Summary: nomination in Brief

The term 'nomination' [ˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃən] refers to the act of officially suggesting someone for a job, position, or award, or naming someone as a candidate in an election. It can be used in phrases like 'nomination speech,' 'self-nomination,' and 'nomination committee.' Synonyms include 'appointment,' 'designation,' and 'selection.'