verb “designate”
infinitive designate; he designates; past tense designated; past part. designated; ger. designating
- to officially choose someone or something for a particular job or purpose
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The committee designated her as the new chairperson.
- to give something or someone a particular name or title
Scientists designated the new element as 'novium'.
- to mark or indicate something
The signs designate the entrance to the park.
adjective “designate”
base form designate, non-gradable
- appointed to a position but not yet in office
The board introduced the director designate during the annual meeting.