Nomination
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of nominating or state of being nominated, especially for an award, office, or honour. A formal proposal of a candidate for election or appointment.
“Her nomination for the prestigious award recognises her outstanding contributions to science.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
Syllables
nom·i·na·tion
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Wordle
10-letter word with -TION suffix; contains four I's and four N's
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; excellent for using multiple N tiles efficiently
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