nɒmɪˈneɪʃən

Definitions

1. noun

the act of proposing or selecting someone for a particular position, award, or honor

“The committee made a nomination for the head of the department.”

2. noun

a formal proposal or suggestion for someone to be chosen or selected

“The nomination for the award was made by the editorial board.”

3. noun

the state of being proposed or suggested for a particular position, award, or honor

“The politician’s nomination for president was announced last week.”

4. noun

a proposal or suggestion made in a formal or official manner

“The nomination for the grant was submitted to the funding agency.”