Nominated

/ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of nominate; to have proposed someone as a candidate for election or appointment.

He was nominated for the award last year.

To formally enter a name for consideration for a position, award, or honor.

They nominated her for the best actress award.

To designate someone for a specific task or role.

The board nominated him to lead the project.

adjective

Proposed as a candidate for election or appointment.

She was nominated for the position of vice president by her colleagues.

Designated for a specific purpose.

The nominated charity will receive a portion of the event's proceeds.

Selected or chosen for consideration.

The film was nominated for several awards at the festival.

Late Latin nominatus, from Latin nominare 'to name'.

nominated for an award

Proposed as a candidate for recognition.

nominated position

A role or job that someone has been proposed for.

fail to nominate

To neglect or miss the opportunity to propose someone for a position.

nominee

A person who is officially proposed for a position or honor.

nomination

The action of formally proposing someone for a position or award.

Put someone in the running

They put him in the running for the captain position.

Throw your hat in the ring

She decided to throw her hat in the ring for class president.