Definition

To officially name someone as a candidate for a position, award, or role they may or may not want. It's the formal act of putting someone's name forward, usually triggering a complex process of evaluation, politics, and awkward acceptance speeches. The corporate version of voluntelling someone for extra responsibility.

Example Usage

I was nominated for the volunteer committee, which is how I learned that 'nominated' means 'voluntold' with extra steps.

Source: Political and organizational terminology

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