designate

 

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛzɪgneɪt/
[with object]
  • appoint (someone) to a specified office or post: he was designated as prime minister
  • officially give a specified status or name to: [with object and complement]: the Wye Valley is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty certain schools are designated ‘science schools’

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛzɪgnət/
[postpositive]
  • appointed to an office or post but not yet installed: the Director designate

Derivatives

designator

Pronunciation: /-neɪtə/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century (as an adjective): from Latin designatus 'designated', past participle of designare, based on signum 'a mark'