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/dɪzɪˈneɪt/ · des.i.na.te
verb
- To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description. The surveyor designated the boundaries of the new park.
- To call by a distinctive title; to name. The company designated John as the new CEO.
- To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; — with to or for. The army designated a medic for the mission.
adjective
- Having a specified designation. The designated driver for the night was responsible for getting everyone home safely.
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Did you know? The word 'designate' has been used in various contexts, including law, business, and sports. In the NFL, for example, a designated hitter is a player who bats in place of the pitcher.