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nomination

/,nɑmə'neɪʃən/

Synonyms of nomination Antonyms of nomination Examples of nomination Usage of nomination Parts of nomination Definition that contains nomination Words sounding like nomination Explanation of nomination

noun
an address (usually at a political convention) proposing the name of a candidate to run for election
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"the nomination was brief and to the point"

Similar:

nominating address nominating speech

type of:
oratory
noun
the act of officially naming a candidate
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"the Republican nomination for Governor"

type of:
appointment assignment designation naming
noun
the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election
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"there was keen competition for the nomination" "his nomination was hotly protested"

type of:
condition status

Examples of nomination

"the nomination was brief and to the point"
"the Republican nomination for Governor"
"there was keen competition for the nomination"
"his nomination was hotly protested"