designation

[Lat. designatio, from desig nat us, pa. par. of designo; Fr. désign at i on; Sp. design a cion; Ital. design azione.] I. Ordinary Language : *1. The act of marking out, indicating, or distinguishing by visible lines or signs. 2. The act of distinguishing or denoting by name or otherwise; a pointing to, an indication. "This is a plain designation of the Duke of Marlbor ough."- Swift. 3. The act of appointing, choosing, or a igning to an office. 4. A name, title, or epithet by which any person or thing is designated. *5. Direction, command, instruction. 1357