0 the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize: --
There have been two nominations for the new job.
1 the act of officially choosing someone for a job or position: --
2 an official suggestion that someone should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc.: --
nomination for sth These are the nominations for the outstanding achievement award this year.
3 the act of officially choosing someone to do a particular job or task: --
444 ing consent were involved in the peer nominations procedure.
The nominations are kept in the family archives.
Candidates seeking the presidential nominations make strategic decisions about entering and exiting the contest.
Major policy decisions include nominations of senior politicians as well as policy implementation that is of strategic interest to the federal government.
Provincial nominations for national office are drawn from lists prepared by branches.
Traditional candidates seeking the presidential nominations have often held high elective offices.
The importance of blocking additional nominations in the district was exacerbated by the non-transferability of votes.
The norm in other countries is for nominations to be made by local, regional or national party caucuses.