1. the act of officially suggesting someone for a position, award, or honor
Usage: plural of nomination
2. people who have been officially suggested for positions, awards, or honors
Usage: plural of nomination

Examples

• The committee received over fifty nominations for the teaching award.
• All nominations must be submitted by Friday.
• The Oscar nominations were announced this morning.
• She was pleased to see her name among the nominations.
• The board will review the nominations at next week’s meeting.
• Presidential nominations require Senate confirmation.
• The nominations for student council president close tomorrow.