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designate

UK
/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/
US
/ˈdezɪɡˌneɪt/

Translations

designateverb
designated
Past Simple
designated
Past Participle
designating
Gerund
UK
/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/
US
/ˈdezɪɡˌneɪt/
The map uses different colors to designate various regions.
Карта использует разные цвета, чтобы обозначать различные регионы.
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Комитет назначит нового председателя на следующей неделе.
Additional translations
определять
утверждать
Synonyms
label
appoint
identify
delegate
select
nominate
assign
designatenoun
designates
pl
Used chiefly as a postpositive substantive for a person who has been appointed but has not yet taken office.
Synonyms
selectee
designee
appointee
nominee
designateadjective
UK
/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/
US
/ˈdezɪɡˌneɪt/
The designate manager will start his duties next week.
Назначенный менеджер начнет свои обязанности на следующей неделе.
Additional translations
обозначенный
определённый
указанный
Synonyms
incoming
anointed
nominee
presumptive
elect
chosen
named
selected
nominated
appointed

Definitions

designateverb
To officially assign a specified status or name to something or someone.
The committee will designate a new leader at the next meeting.
To indicate or specify something for a particular purpose.
The architect will designate the area for the new garden.
To appoint someone to a specified position or task.
The board decided to designate her as the project manager.
To be a sign or indication of; to mean.
On this map, a red dot designates a capital city.
designatenoun
A person who has been selected or appointed for a position but has not yet officially assumed the role.
As president-designate, she is already preparing her inaugural address.
designateadjective
Appointed or nominated for a specific role or position but not yet officially in that role.
The manager designate will start her new role next month.
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