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Destination

/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of destining or appointing.

📖 Definitions of "Destination"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of destining or appointing.

  2. 2

    Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.

  3. 3

    The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.

🔄 Synonyms of "Destination"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
addressnounDirection.
terminusnounThe end or final point of something.
goalnounA result that one is attempting to achieve.
name and addressnounwritten directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Destination"

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WordDefinition
goalnounA result that one is attempting to achieve.
addressnounDirection.
terminusnounThe end or final point of something.
name and addressnounwritten directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
purposenounThe end for which something is done, is made or exists.
directedIn a manner emphasizing one's point of view.
dispositionnounTendency or inclination under given circumstances.
usenounOccasion or need to employ; necessity.
intendednounFiancé or fiancée.
receivingnounThe act by which something is received; reception.
designationnounThat which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
receptionnounThe act of receiving.
futurenounThe time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
offereenounOne to whom an offer is made.
pointnounA small dot or mark.
locationnounA particular point or place in physical space.
recipientnounOne who receives.
assignmentnounThe act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.
objectivenounA goal that is striven for.
allocationnounThe process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

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