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designate

Syllabification: (des·ig·nate)

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Definition of designate

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdezigˌnāt/

[with object]

appoint (someone) to a specified position:he was designated as prime minister
officially assign a specified status or ascribe a specified name or quality to: [with object and complement]:certain schools are designated “science schools” a personality disorder that Adler designates the Ruling Type
signify; indicate:the term “brainstem” designates the medulla, pons, and mesencephalon

adjective

Pronunciation: /-nit, -ˌnāt/

[postpositive]

appointed to an office or position but not yet installed:the Director designate

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designator

Origin:

mid 17th century (as an adjective): from Latin designatus 'designated', past participle of designare, based on signum 'a mark'. The verb dates from the late 18th century

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