destination

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  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”Synonyms: finishgoal
  2. the ultimate goal for which something is doneSynonyms: terminus
  3. written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that locationSynonyms: addressname and address
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Destination \Des`ti*na"tion\, n. [L. destinatio determination: cf. F. destination destination.]

1.The act of destining or appointing. [1913 Webster]

2.Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

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