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English Dictionary: destination by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
destination
n
  1. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"
    Synonym(s): finish, destination, goal
  2. the ultimate goal for which something is done
    Synonym(s): destination, terminus
  3. written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
    Synonym(s): address, destination, name and address
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Destination \Des`ti*na"tion\, n. [L. destinatio determination:
      cf. F. destination destination.]
      1. The act of destining or appointing.
  
      2. Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end,
            object, or use; ultimate design.
  
      3. The place set for the end of a journey, or to which
            something is sent; place or point aimed at.
  
      Syn: Appointment; design; purpose; intention; destiny; lot;
               fate; end.
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