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destination

[des-tuh-ney-shuhn]

noun

  1. the place to which a person or thing travels or is sent.

    Her destination was Rome.

  2. the purpose for which something is destined.



adjective

  1. noting an attraction or event that people are willing to travel a long distance to get to, either because it is very good or distinctive or because it is located in a popular and interesting place.

    destination restaurants and resorts;

    a destination wedding in the Caribbean.

destination

/ ˌɛɪˈԱɪʃə /

noun

  1. the predetermined end of a journey or voyage

  2. the ultimate end or purpose for which something is created or a person is destined

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • multidestination adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of destination1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin ŧپپō-, stem of ŧپپō “establishment, purpose,” from ŧپ(ܲ) “established” (past participle of ŧپ “to determine, establish”; destine ) + -ion
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He says that for the past 20 years Ukraine has been a popular destination for companies looking to outsource IT projects.

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The UK is already the second-highest destination for US ethanol exports, according to US ethanol lobby group Renewable Fuels Association.

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The change of plans doesn’t represent a speeding up of a timeline as much as it does a modification of the route that will be taken to a final destination.

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With easy access to the beach, free tap water and public toilets just metres away, the road has become a popular destination for touring vehicles.

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Tourism is hugely important to Spain and Barcelona is a top destination for visitors.

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