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destination

Pronunciation: /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The English word “destination” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
  2. The act of destining or appointing.
  3. Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.
  4. A goal.

Etymology

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

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