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Definition of Destination

1. Noun. The place designated as the end (as of a race or journey). "He was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"

2. Noun. The ultimate goal for which something is done.

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

Definition of Destination

1. n. The act of destining or appointing.

Definition of Destination

1. Noun. (archaic) The act of destining or appointing. ¹

2. Noun. Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design. ¹

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Destination

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Destination

destigmatising destigmatization destigmatize destigmatized destigmatizes destigmatizing destimulate destimulated destimulates destimulating

destimulation destinable destinal destinate destinating destination (current term) destinationless destinations destine destined

destines destinies destining destinist destinists destiny destinyless destituent destitute destitute of(p)

Literary usage of Destination

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1922)
"It was plainly a suit on contract for failure to deliver at destination in good order the freight which bad been delivered to the Atlantic Coast Line ..."

2. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1912)
"Thus far we have not thought it necessary to discuss the question of actual destination beyond Matamoras. Nor need we now say more upon that general ..."

3. The Bahamas: A Taste of the Islands by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2000)
"Here's a rundown of the various destinations in the Turks and Caicos: Providenciales Population: 6000 Size: 38 square miles The top tourist destination in ..."

4. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1921)
"High suspicion is likewise aroused in case a ship with papers indicating a neutral destination pro- ceeds to an enemy port. The practice formerly pre- ..."

5. Commentaries on American Law by James Kent (1828)
"Of the delivery of the goods at the port of destination. On arrival of the ship at the place of destination, the cargo is to be delivered to the consignee, ..."

6. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of King's Bench: With by Great Britain Court of King's Bench, George Mifflin Wharton (1845)
"He may receive recent intelligence that the port of destination last fixed by his principal is blockaded ; or other circumstances not less important to the ..."

7. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1863)
"On the Amyloid Substance of the Liver, and its ultimate destination in the Animal Economy." By ROBERT MCDONNELL, MD Communicated by WILLIAM BOWMAN, ..."

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