Etymology PIE word *h₁nómn̥ The adjective is first attested in 1450, in Middle English, the verb in 1545; partly from Middle English nominat(e) (“named, designated”), from Latin nōminātus, perfect passive participle of nōminō (“to name”) (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3)), from nōmen (“a name”). Participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.
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To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
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Ball games, Billiards, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports To specify in advance which pocket a ball will be potted in; to call; to name.
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Human sciences, Sciences, Social science, Sociology To designate a peer (or oneself) as corresponding to a (potentially positive or negative) description.
In the unlimited method, they are allowed to nominate as many or as few peers as they see fit for each question.2014-09-24, Rob Gommans and Antonius H. N. Cillessen, “Nominating under constraints: A systematic comparison of unlimited and limited peer nomination methodologies in elementary school”, in International Journal of Behavioral Development, volume 39, →DOI, page 77:
Etymology PIE word *h₁nómn̥ The adjective is first attested in 1450, in Middle English, the verb in 1545; partly from Middle English nominat(e) (“named, designated”), from Latin nōminātus, perfect passive participle of nōminō (“to name”) (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3)), from nōmen (“a name”). Participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.
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Obsolete, As a participle Named, called; nominated, appointed etc.
Etymology PIE word *h₁nómn̥ The adjective is first attested in 1450, in Middle English, the verb in 1545; partly from Middle English nominat(e) (“named, designated”), from Latin nōminātus, perfect passive participle of nōminō (“to name”) (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3)), from nōmen (“a name”). Participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.