noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at. countable

   "arrive at your destination"

2. 2
   the ultimate goal for which something is done wordnet
3. 3
   The act of destining or appointing. archaic, countable, uncountable
4. 4
   written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location wordnet
5. 5
   Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) wordnet

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addressfinishaddressaimanchorageapodosis

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Example

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"Round-trip fares to each destination are as follows."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

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