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Designation

Designation: A description, name, or formal title.

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A description, name, or formal title. In some jurisdictions, a candidate may submit a descriptive designation to be printed under their name on the ballot.

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Governmental authorization of a conformity assessment body to perform specified conformity assessment activities.

Source: NISTType: standard

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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Glossary for Voting Systems, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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