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Definition nomination in American English

nomination noun

noun
/ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an official suggestion that someone should get a job or a prize, or the decision to give them a job or a prize

Example

The movie received an Oscar nomination for best foreign language movie.

Example

We need nominations for her successor.

Example

Most people approved of her nomination to the committee.

Example

I didn't support his nomination as chairman.

Synonyms and related words
suggestion proposal recommendation
2

a book, movie, actor, etc. that has been suggested to receive an honor or a prize

Example

Her book was one of the nominations for the award.

Synonyms and related words
a good/bad loser all-comers a sore loser
Definition nomination in American English