nomination

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: nom-i-na-tion (4)

English Definition

The action of nominating or state of being nominated for an office or award.

Example Sentence

He received a nomination for best actor.

US IPA /ˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/