noun (n)

• identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  appellation, appellative, denomination
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of putting a person into a non-elective position(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  appointment, assignment, naming
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of designating or identifying something(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  identification
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.(noun)

  source: webster1913