v.
/
ˈdɛzɪgneɪt/
give a specified name, position, or status to:
he was designated as prime minister.
adj.
/
ˈdɛzɪgnət/
[
postpos.]
appointed to an office or position but not yet installed:
the Director designate.
Derivative
Etymology
C17: from L. designare (see design).