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Designation vs Compellation - What's the difference?

designation | compellation |

As nouns the difference between designation and compellation

is that designation is designation while compellation is the act of directing oneself directly to another.

designation

English

(wikipedia designation) (Webster 1913)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
  • Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.
  • That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
  • Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.

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    compellation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of directing oneself directly to another.
  • A designation, identifying name or title.