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designation

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




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At the time, the government estimated more than 20,000 who had been displaced and made their way to the US - living continuously in the country since October 2022 - would qualify for the designation.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

The designation under the US Marine Mammal Protection Act tracks unexpected die-offs and triggers investigation.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

The government’s proposal would remove the roadless-area designation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

“Halal,” meaning permissible under Islamic law, is a designation most typically associated with procedures for animal slaughter and with the absence of pork or alcohol in consumable products.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 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

To measure changes in ratings, the Journal converted letter ratings into numerical designations used by insurance regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

As the former head of the State Department’s office that recommended to the secretary of state which groups to designate, I’ve been involved in the designations of hundreds of individuals and organizations.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

The survey respondents wanted financial advisers to be able to help with beneficiary designations, tax strategies and coordination with any other services they might need in order to draft documents.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Like Lough Neagh, it has a number of specific designations intended to protect it.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

Their designations reflected their use: fighters—also called pursuit planes—were assigned letters F or P: for example, the Chance Vought F4U Corsair or the North American P-51 Mustang.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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