destination

B1
US /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ UK /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
noun Freq #5044

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

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

    arrive at your destination

  2. 2
    noun

    the ultimate goal for which something is done

  3. 3
    noun

    written directions for finding some location

  4. 4
    noun

    the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

  5. 5
    noun

    The act of destining or appointing.

  6. 6
    noun

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

Etymology

From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 noun · the ultimate goal for which... terminus
3 noun · written directions for... address
4 noun · the place designated as the... goal
Word family
Derived forms destinationaldestinationlessecodestinationmultidestinationnondestination
Related forms destinatedestinedestiny

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