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destination

des·ti·na·tion

US/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

  • “a crowd assembled at the finish”
  • “he was nearly exhuasted as their destination came into view”
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2.

the ultimate goal for which something is done

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3.

written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

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Origin

From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).

Phrases

  • destination board
  • destination fee
  • destination wedding
  • final destination
  • tourist destination
  • tourist-oriented destination sign

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