designation

nouns

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
appellation, appellative, denomination, designation
is derived from
designate
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
"the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee"
appointment, assignment, designation, naming
is derived from
designate
the act of designating or identifying something
designation, identification
is derived from
designate