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nominating

 

[ ˈnɑːmɪneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal process

Nominating refers to the act of officially recommending a person for a position, award, or recognition. This process typically involves assessing the qualifications of individuals and deciding who is most suitable for the role or honor. It can occur in various contexts such as political elections, academic awards, or job positions. The nominator often provides supporting information about the nominee's achievements. Nominating can also involve multiple rounds of suggestions and consultations, especially in large organizations or competitive settings.

Synonyms

endorsing, proposing, suggesting.

Examples of usage

  • She is nominating her colleague for the Employee of the Month award.
  • The committee is nominating candidates for the upcoming election.
  • He has been nominated for a prestigious literary prize.
  • They are nominating a new board member at the next meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "nominating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nomeação

🇮🇳 उम्मीदवारी देना

🇩🇪 Nominierung

🇮🇩 nominasi

🇺🇦 номінування

🇵🇱 nominacja

🇯🇵 指名すること

🇫🇷 nomination

🇪🇸 nominación

🇹🇷 aday gösterme

🇰🇷 지명하기

🇸🇦 ترشيح

🇨🇿 nominace

🇸🇰 nominácia

🇨🇳 提名

🇸🇮 nominacija

🇮🇸 nominations

🇰🇿 номинация

🇬🇪 ნომინირება

🇦🇿 namizədlərin irəlilədilməsi

🇲🇽 nominación

Etymology

The word 'nominating' derives from the Latin word 'nominare', which means 'to name or declare'. This stems from 'nomen', meaning 'name'. The use of 'nominating' in English can be traced back to the late Middle Ages when the formal processes of appointing people to various positions began to take shape, particularly in ecclesiastical and governmental contexts. As societies evolved and more structured forms of governance became established, the notion of nominating individuals based on merit or suitability became a pivotal aspect of organizational and political systems. Over time, nominating transformed into a standard practice in democratic processes, awards, and professional settings, highlighting its significance in recognizing talent and promoting individuals to roles suited to their skills.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,830, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.