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nominated
NAHM-ih-nay-tihd
Nominated (adjective) means having been put forward as a candidate for an award, role, or position. Example: “The nominated actors sat nervously in the front row of the hall.”
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Having been put forward as a candidate for an award, role, or position.
"The nominated actors sat nervously in the front row of the hall."
"The film was nominated for five awards but won none."
"She's the nominated representative for her district."
How to use nominated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChosen as a candidate for something, such as an award or election.
Common pairings
nominated for an award
newly nominated
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What does “nominated” mean?
The word “nominated” means having been put forward as a candidate for an award, role, or position. In plain terms, chosen as a candidate for something, such as an award or election.
How do you pronounce “nominated”?
“Nominated” is pronounced NAHM-ih-nay-tihd (/ˈnɑm.ɪˌneɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “nominated” in a sentence?
Here is “nominated” used in a sentence: “The film was nominated for five awards but won none.”
What part of speech is “nominated”?
“Nominated” is an adjective.
Is “nominated” a common word?
“Nominated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "nominated" and "elected"?
"Nominated" means put forward or proposed as a candidate for an award, role, or position, while "elected" means actually chosen by a vote. A nomination is the first step; election is the outcome.
What is the difference between "nominated" and "appointed"?
"Nominated" means formally proposed as a candidate, leaving the final decision open, while "appointed" means officially given a role, usually by someone with authority. A person can be nominated without being appointed if they are not ultimately selected.
What preposition follows "nominated"?
"Nominated" is usually followed by "for" when naming an award or prize ("nominated for an Oscar") and by "as" or "to" when naming a role or body ("nominated as chair," "nominated to the committee"). The choice depends on whether you are naming a prize or a position.
What is the difference between "nominated" and "shortlisted"?
"Nominated" means proposed as a candidate, while "shortlisted" means selected onto a final list of the strongest candidates from a larger field. Shortlisting is usually a later, more selective stage than nomination, though in some awards the terms overlap.
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