verb🔗ShareTo mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description"to designate the boundaries of a country"marksigncommunicationactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo call by a distinctive title; to name."The school principal designated Mr. Smith as the new head of the science department. "languagecommunicationgovernmentpoliticsorganizationbusinesstitletoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."The school principal designated a specific teacher to lead the fundraising campaign. "governmentjobmilitaryorganizationactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDesignated; appointed; chosen."The teacher designated a specific student to lead the class discussion. "governmentpoliticsjoborganizationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUsed after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role."Here are a few options, focusing on clarity and everyday contexts, avoiding complex grammar: "Sarah is the director-designate, starting the new role next month." "The president-designate will be sworn in January."" jobpositionorganizationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading