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designation

[dez-ig-ney-shuhn] / ˌdɛz ɪgˈneɪ ʃən /




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And while there are likely sulfur gases coming from the Hope Ranch cliffside, Boles said there is no underlying volcano, which makes the designation not quite accurate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Initially named ZTF 25abjmnps, the object was later given the official designation AT2025ulz.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Campaigners in favour of the designation described that as a "missed opportunity" but opponents welcomed the move saying they were "very relieved".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

It says companies that already received what is called a breakthrough-therapy designation from the Food and Drug Administration can get a voucher that speeds up the regulatory process.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

After Independence, when the British left, his designation was changed from Imperial Entomologist to Joint Director, Entomology.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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