different between nomenclature vs designation

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nomenclatura (“a calling by name, list of names”), from nomen (“name”) + calare (“call”). Doublet of nomenklatura.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /n???m?n.kl?t??/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?no?m?n?kle?t???/

Noun

nomenclature (countable and uncountable, plural nomenclatures)

1. A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.
2. A set of names or terms.
3. (obsolete) A name.

Synonyms

• terminology

Coordinate terms

• glossary, taxonomy

Derived terms

• nomenclatural
• nomenclaturally

Related terms

• nomenclator, nomenclatory
• numericlature

Translations

Further reading

• nomenclature in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• nomenclature in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nomenclatura (“a calling by name, list of names”).

Noun

nomenclature f (plural nomenclatures)

1. nomenclature

Italian

Noun

nomenclature f

1. plural of nomenclatura

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French designation, from Latin designatio.Morphologically designate +? -ion

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d?z???ne???n/
• Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

designation (countable and uncountable, plural designations)

1. An act or instance of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
2. Selection and appointment for a purpose or office; allotment; direction.

3. That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
4. Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase.

Translations

Further reading

• designation in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.