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designating
Variant of designate
adjective
named for an office, etc. but not yet in it: ambassador designate
transitive verb designated, designating
- to point out; mark out; indicate; specify
- to refer to by a distinguishing name, title, etc.; name
- to name for an office or duty; appoint
Related Forms:
- designative adjective
- designator noun
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