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

  • (..) ...until that fateful day. France against China, with the winner advancing to the finals. I had been invited, as chief inspector of the Police Nationale. And because of my recent nomination for the Medal of Honor. I have never won. But still, seven nominations... ...that's something. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther