CEFR B2

nomination

noun

Meaning

The act of officially suggesting someone or something for a special honor or position, or the state of being suggested.

Examples

The nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize was announced today.
He received a nomination for best actor at the Academy Awards.

Synonyms: suggestion, candidacy, nominee, endorsement

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nomination (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The act of officially suggesting someone or something for a special honor or position, or the state of being suggested.

Examples

The nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize was announced today.
He received a nomination for best actor at the Academy Awards.
The committee reviewed all the nominations before making a final decision.

How to Use nomination

nomination for (prepositional phrase): Indicating the award, position, or honor for which someone or something is nominated. — "His nomination for the award was well-deserved."
nomination of (prepositional phrase): Indicating the person or thing being nominated. — "The nomination of the new CEO was announced yesterday."

Synonyms of nomination

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Antonyms of nomination

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