different between vocabulary vs designation

English

Etymology

From French vocabulaire, borrowed from Late Latin voc?bul?rium. See vocable.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /v???kabj?l???/, /v??kabj?l???/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /vo??kæbj?l??i/, /v??kæbj?l??i/
• Hyphenation: vo?cab?u?lary

Noun

vocabulary (countable and uncountable, plural vocabularies)

1. A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
2. The collection of words a person knows and uses.

   My Russian vocabulary is very limited.

3. The stock of words used in a particular field.

   The vocabulary of social sciences is often incomprehensible to ordinary people.

4. The words of a language collectively; lexis.

   The vocabulary of any language is influenced by contacts with other cultures.
5. (by extension) A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques.

Synonyms

• clavis
• glossary
• idioticon
• word-stock

Coordinate terms

• dictionary
• lexicon
• wordhoard

Derived terms

• defining vocabulary
• controlled vocabulary
• extended vocabulary

Related terms

• vocable
• vocal

Translations

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.

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Further reading

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