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designate definition

des·ig·nate (dez′ig nāt′; for adj., -nit, -nāt′)

adjective

named for an office, etc. but not yet in it ambassador designate

Etymology: ME < L designatus, pp. of designare: see design

transitive verb designated -·nat′ed, designating -·nat′·ing

  1. to point out; mark out; indicate; specify
  2. to refer to by a distinguishing name, title, etc.; name
  3. to name for an office or duty; appoint

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