des|ig|nate «verb. DEHZ ihg nayt; adjective. DEHZ ihg niht, -nayt», verb, -nat|ed, -nat|ing, adjective.
–v.t.
1. to mark out; point out; show: »
Red lines designate main roads on this map. His uniform designates his rank.
SYNONYM(S): indicate.3. to select for duty, office, or other position; appoint: »
That man has been designated by the President as the next Secretary of State.
–adj.
appointed or nominated for office but not yet installed: »
a premier designate.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.