proposed for appointment or honor
From Latin nominare 'to name', from nomen 'name'
When NOMINATED, someone officially NAMES you for the honor!
Nomination systems have systematically excluded women; gatekeeping of who gets nominated reflects power structures that determine whose work becomes visible and recognized.
When nominating, actively diversify; acknowledge that passive systems reproduce historical exclusion of women, BIPOC, disabled, and marginalized experts.
Women have fought for representation in nomination committees and award systems, reshaping institutional recognition.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.