Nomination
/ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of formally suggesting or proposing someone or something for a position, office, honor, or award.
/ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
The act of proposing someone or something for a position, honor, or award.
The committee announced the nominations for the upcoming election.
💡 Simply: It's like putting someone's name on a list to be considered for something special, like being the class president or winning an award! It's a way of suggesting who should get the job or honor.
👶 For kids: When you say someone's name for a special job or prize!
More Examples
She was surprised by her nomination for the Employee of the Month award.
The actor's nomination for Best Actor was widely anticipated.
How It's Used
"The party announced their nomination for the presidential candidate."
"The film received several nominations for the Academy Awards."
"The company is taking nominations for the employee of the year."
The state of being officially proposed or named for a position or honor.
/ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
The state of being nominated.
Her nomination for the award was a great honor.
💡 Simply: It's when someone has been chosen, or 'nominated,' and is now in the running for something. It's like being on the shortlist for a really awesome prize.
👶 For kids: When you are picked to be in the running for something special!
More Examples
The senator's nomination was heavily debated by the committee.
The official announcement confirmed his nomination as the party's candidate.
How It's Used
"The candidate's acceptance of his nomination was met with cheers."
"The nomination was a surprise."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
to put someone's name forward
To nominate someone for a position or honor.
"I'd like to put John's name forward for the scholarship."
From Latin *nōminātiō* ('a naming, a nomination'), from the verb *nōmināre* ('to name'). Evolved through Old French.
The word 'nomination' has been used since the 14th century, initially meaning 'a naming'. Its use in a political context gained prominence in the 18th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'name' - nominating someone is putting their name forward.
Word Origin
"to name"