Nom·i·nate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nominated p. pr. & vb. n. Nominating ]
  1. To mention by name; to name. [Obs.]
     To nominate them all, it is impossible.   --Shak.
  2. To call; to entitle; to denominate. [Obs.]
  3. To set down in express terms; to state. [Obs.]
     Is it so nominated in the bond?   --Shak.
  4. To name, or designate by name, for an office or place; to appoint; esp., to name as a candidate for an election, choice, or appointment; to propose by name, or offer the name of, as a candidate for an office or place.
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  nominated
       adj : appointed by nomination [syn: nominative]