nominating
ˈnɑməˌneɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of nominating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
proposalrelated to proposing someone for a position
  • The nominating committee selected her for the role.
proposing recommending suggesting
2.
awardsinvolved in suggesting someone for an award
  • The nominating process for the award was rigorous.
proposing recommending suggesting
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Expressions with nominating

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speech to introduce a candidate
The nominating speech highlighted her achievements.
formal speech proposing a candidate for election
The senator delivered a nominating address at the convention.

Origin of nominating

Latin, nominare (to name)

Terms with nominating included in their meaning

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person nominating
person who nominates someone for a position or award

Examples of nominating in a sentence

  • She was part of the nominating team.
  • The nominating committee met yesterday.
  • The nominating speech was very moving.

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  1. French:de nomination, proposant, ...
  2. German:nominierende, ...
  3. Italian:nominante, ...
  4. Spanish:proponente, ...
  5. Portuguese:de nomeação, ...
  6. Chinese:提名的, 推荐的, ...
  7. Japanese:指名する, 提案する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْشِيحِيّ, مُقْتَرِح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמַנֶּה, מְמַנֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:номинирующий, выдвигающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:номінаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:नामांकन, नामांकन संबंधी, ...
nominate
ˈnɑmɪˌneɪt

Definition of nominate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
electionspropose someone for a position or honor
  • The professor will nominate two students for the scholarship..
propose recommend suggest
2.
workname someone to act on one's behalf
  • He nominated his brother to vote for him.
3.
cue sportsTECH.UKspecify which pocket a ball will be pottedTECH.UK
  • He nominated the corner pocket for the black ball.
assign designate

Adjective

1.
identityhaving a specific name or title
  • The nominate species is the most common one.
named titled
2.
biologyTECH.nominotypical in zoologyTECH.
  • The nominate subspecies is found in this region.
representative standard typical
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Origin of nominate

Latin, nominare (to name)

Examples of nominate in a sentence

  • Can we nominate him for the committee?
  • The union nominated Maya to represent the staff.
  • Please nominate a colleague to attend the meeting for you.
  • She nominated the side pocket for the red ball.
  • He confidently nominated the top pocket.
  • The nominate form is widely recognized.

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  1. French:nommer, nominal, ...
  2. German:nominieren, benannter, ...
  3. Italian:nominare, nominale, ...
  4. Spanish:nominar, nominal, ...
  5. Portuguese:nomear, denominado, ...
  6. Chinese:提名, 同名型的, ...
  7. Japanese:指名する, 指名された, ...
  8. Arabic:رَشَّحَ, مُسَمّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַצִּיעַ, נוֹמִינָטִיבִי, ...
  10. Russian:номинировать, номинативный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:номінувати, номінативний, ...
  12. Hindi:नामांकित करना, नामांकित, ...
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