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verb
- 1. appoint (someone) to a specified position: "he was designated as prime minister" Similar
adjective
- 1. appointed to an office or position but not yet installed: "the Director designate"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb and adjective designate. Designate can mean to indicate, appoint, specify, or denote something or someone for a purpose or duty.
verb [ T ] uk / ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt / us / ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt / to choose someone officially to do a particular job: Traditionally, the president designates his or her successor. Thompson has been designated (as/to be) team captain. [ + to infinitive ] She has been designated to organize the meeting.
to say officially that a place or thing has a particular character or purpose: designated for A large chunk of the money is designated for new housing. specially designated This area of the park has been specially designated for children. designate something as something They officially designated the area as unsuitable for human habitation.
verb (used with object) , des·ig·nat·ed, des·ig·nat·ing. to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify. to denote; indicate; signify. to name; entitle; style. to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign.
Designated definition: (of a truth value) corresponding to truth in a two-valued logic, or having one of the analogous values in a many-valued logic. See examples of DESIGNATED used in a sentence.
To designate is to give something a specific status. If you designate your house an opera-free zone, it means that you've officially declared that no opera is allowed to be played there.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb and adjective designate, which means to formally name or choose someone or something for a particular purpose or role. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for designate.
