nomination
no-mih-NAY-shuhn
Nomination (noun) means the act of proposing someone as a candidate, or the proposal itself. Example: “The committee received three nominations for the title of volunteer of the year.”
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The act of proposing someone as a candidate, or the proposal itself.
"The committee received three nominations for the title of volunteer of the year."
"Her nomination for the award came as a surprise."
"The party confirmed his nomination as their presidential candidate."
How to use nomination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPutting someone forward, or being put forward, as a candidate.
Common pairings
receive a nomination
nomination for an award
accept a nomination
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Word forms
- Plural
- nominations
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Etymology
From Latin nominatio, from the verb nomino, "to name."
Related words
Rhymes for nomination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nomination” mean?
The word “nomination” means the act of proposing someone as a candidate, or the proposal itself. In plain terms, putting someone forward, or being put forward, as a candidate.
How do you pronounce “nomination”?
“Nomination” is pronounced no-mih-NAY-shuhn (/ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “nomination” in a sentence?
Here is “nomination” used in a sentence: “Her nomination for the award came as a surprise.”
What part of speech is “nomination”?
“Nomination” is a noun.
Where does the word “nomination” come from?
The word “nomination” comes from Latin. From Latin nominatio, from the verb nomino, "to name.".
Is “nomination” a common word?
“Nomination” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between a nomination and an election?
A nomination proposes someone as a candidate; an election is the vote that actually chooses among the candidates. Nomination comes first — a person must usually be nominated before their name can appear on a ballot.
What is the difference between nomination and appointment?
A nomination is the act of putting someone forward for a position or honor, while an appointment actually places them in it. A nominee may still need approval, confirmation, or a vote before the appointment becomes final.
Which verbs go with nomination?
You submit, put forward, or make a nomination; a candidate accepts, declines, or withdraws a nomination; and a person receives or earns one. In award contexts, works are often said to 'pick up' or 'land' nominations.
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