nominating Definition

nominate
verb nominated, nominating

1. To propose them formally as a candidate for election or for a job, etc.

Thesaurus: recommend, propose, suggest, mention, name.
Form: nominate someone for something (usually)
2. To appoint them to (a post or position).

Thesaurus: appoint, assign, choose, elect, commission, call, draft.
Form: nominate someone to something (usually)
3. To specify formally (eg a date).

Derivative: nomination

The act of nominating, especially a formal proposal of a candidate for election or appointment.
Thesaurus: appointment, recommendation, proposal, selection, suggestion, choice, designation.

The state of being nominated.

In horse-breeding: the arranged mating of a mare and stallion.

Derivative: nominator
noun

Etymology: 16c: from Latin nominare, nominatum to name.