nomination

Definition

  • noun: the act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for a job, position, office, etc.
  • noun: the act, process, or an instance of 'nominating'

Examples

  • The 'nominations' for the Academy Awards have been announced.

  • The novel earned a 'nomination' for the National Book Award.

  • The Senate has to approve his 'nomination'. [='choice']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And you listened to it. I don't know why you won't now. You were proposing a way forward. This time you're not. Well, unlike you, my nomination was confirmed by the Senate, because they believed I knew what I was doing. Forgive me, Claire, but it seems to me that you are taking advantage (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6