Nomination

/nˌɒmɪnˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/

Nomination

the process of officially selecting a candidate for either an election or bestowing an honnor

an address (usually at a political convention) proposing the name of a candidate to run for election

the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election

Examples

1. The politician's friend in court helped him secure the nomination, and he was able to win the election with their support.

2. Nominations are due by 3pm today.

3. But Austin's nomination has critics.

4. THE NOMINATIONS ARE OUT FOR THE 78th GOLDEN AWARD.