Designate Definition
dĕzĭg-nāt
designated, designates, designating
verb
designated, designates, designating
To point out; mark out; indicate; specify.
Webster's New World
To refer to by a distinguishing name, title, etc.; name.
Webster's New World
To name for an office or duty; appoint.
Webster's New World
To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; -- with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.
Wiktionary
adjective
Named for an office, etc. but not yet in it.
Ambassador designate.
Webster's New World
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