Nomination vs Submission

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Nomination

FormalTop 3,000 (common)C1noun

Submission

FormalTop 3,000 (common)C1noun
 NominationSubmission
Pronunciation🇬🇧 /["/ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/səbˈmɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səbˈmɪʃn/"]/
MeaningThe act of suggesting someone for a job or award.Giving up control or agreeing to someone else's authority.
ExampleHer nomination for the award was announced during the ceremony.The deadline for submission of the project is next Monday.
RegisterFormalFormal
How commonTop 3,000 (common)Top 3,000 (common)
CEFR levelC1C1
Part of speechnounnoun
Collocationspresidential, party, Democratic, secure, win, stand for, form, paper, process, nomination as, nomination for, nomination tocomplete, total, demand, expect, get, submission to, detailed, lengthy, joint, make, accept, reject, in a/​the submission, submission for, submission to, oral, written, closing, consider, hear, support
Antonymsrejection, dismissaldefiance, rebellion, resistance
Common mistakesConfused with 'nominee' which refers to the person being nominated., Omitting the context, such as not specifying what the nomination is for., Using it in informal settings where simpler words would suffice.Confused with 'submitting', which is the act of sending something., Used inappropriately in informal contexts., Misunderstood as a weakness rather than a voluntary act.
Usage notesTypically used in formal contexts like awards, offices, or positions. Avoid using in casual conversations.Often used in formal contexts, such as legal or organizational settings. It may not be suitable in casual conversations.

Frequently asked questions: Nomination vs Submission

What's the difference between Nomination and Submission?

Nomination: The act of suggesting someone for a job or award. Submission: Giving up control or agreeing to someone else's authority.

Are Nomination and Submission the same CEFR level?

Nomination: C1, Submission: C1 on the CEFR scale.

What part of speech are Nomination and Submission?

Nomination: noun, Submission: noun.

Can you show an example of each?

Nomination: Her nomination for the award was announced during the ceremony. Submission: The deadline for submission of the project is next Monday.

Can I use Nomination and Submission interchangeably?

Not always. Nomination and Submission are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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