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Designation vs Nameword - What's the difference?

designation | nameword |

As nouns the difference between designation and nameword

is that designation is the act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication while nameword is a designation or name given to an object, person or location.

designation

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.
  • nameword

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a designation or name given to an object, person or location
  • (grammar) a noun
  • Synonyms

    * (l) * (l), (l)