Looking for the meaning of the word DESIGNATE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESIGNATE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Designate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century: from Latin designat- ‘designated’, from designare, based on signum ‘a mark’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
appoint (someone) to a specified office or post
Short Definition:appoint someone to specified office or post
Examples:- he was designated as prime minister
Word: Designate
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛzɪɡnət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
appointed to an office or post but not yet installed
Short Definition:appointed to office or post but not yet installed
Examples:- the Director designate
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