Designate

/ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person or thing that is designated.

The designate will assume their role after the election.

verb

to officially assign a specified status or role to someone or something.

The committee decided to designate her as the new chairperson.

to mark or indicate; to specify.

The map will designate the locations of all the historical sites.

to name or entitle; to call by a specific name.

He was designated as the team's captain for the upcoming tournament.

From Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out, designate' and from 'de-' plus 'signare', to sign.

designate as

to officially assign a particular status or role to someone or something

designated driver

a person who is chosen to drive others home, especially after drinking

designated hitter

a player in baseball who bats for the pitcher

designation

the act of appointing or naming someone to a position

designator

someone who designates or assigns

designative

serving to designate or indicate

to label someone or something informally

He's the designated smartass of the group.

to mark something for a specific use or purpose in casual terms

That room is designated as the party zone.