des|ig|nate

des|ig|nate
des|ig|nate «verb. DEHZ ihg nayt; adjective. DEHZ ihg niht, -nayt», verb, -nat|ed, -nat|ing, adjective.
–v.t.
1. to mark out; point out; show: »

Red lines designate main roads on this map. His uniform designates his rank.

SYNONYM(S): indicate.
2. to name; entitle: »

The ruler is designated king.

3. to select for duty, office, or other position; appoint: »

That man has been designated by the President as the next Secretary of State.

–adj.
appointed or nominated for office but not yet installed: »

a premier designate.

[< Latin dēsīgnāre (with English -ate1); see etym. under design (Cf.design)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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