No. 3,190 in Russian
назначение
"Назначение" - designation, purpose, assignment, or appointment.
In a sentence
Его назначение на должность директора вызвало всеобщий интерес.
His appointment as director sparked general interest.
In this sentence, the word 'назначение' refers to the act of assigning or appointing someone to a position.
Цель и назначение проекта были подробно обсуждены на встрече.
The purpose and objective of the project were discussed in detail at the meeting.
Here, 'назначение' signifies the intended purpose or role of something.
Для машины таких размеров и мощности назначение довольно необычное.
The usage for a machine of such size and power is rather unusual.
In this context, 'назначение' indicates the functional purpose or application of an object.
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