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designation

[dez-ig-ney-shuhn] / ˌdɛz ɪgˈneɪ ʃən /




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A Treasury designation is meant to prevent a company from being used to acquire restricted goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

BofA analyst Michael McGovern downgraded Carvana to a Neutral rating, down from his previous Buy designation, and cut his price target to $360 from $400.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This IRS designation means it is a nonprofit that serves a public or charitable mission.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

But the judge said he had no authority to undo Essayli’s designation as first assistant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Some, like Dorothy Vaughan and Dorothy Hoover, made the grade as mathematicians from day one; others earned the designation over time.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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