designating
ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of designating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
namingassigning a name or title
  • The designating committee named her the new chairperson.
labeling naming titling
2.
communicationindicating or pointing out
  • The designating sign showed the way to the exit.
indicating pointing
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Origin of designating

Latin, designare (to mark out)

Terms with designating included in their meaning

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leftadj.
direction
designating the side facing west when facing north
rightadj.
direction
designating the side of the body to the east when facing north
sports
designating the player judged most important to the sport
rightadj.
geography
designating the bank of a river on one's right when facing downstream
tasks
designating or allocating tasks or roles
naming
act of naming or designating something
alphaadj.
astronomy
designating the brightest star in a constellation
typography
designating a style of type

Examples of designating in a sentence

  • A designating label was placed on the box.
  • The designating arrow pointed north.
  • A designating label was attached to each sample.

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  1. French:désignant, signalant, ...
  2. German:benennend, anzeigend, ...
  3. Italian:designante, indicante, ...
  4. Spanish:designador, indicador, ...
  5. Portuguese:designando, indicando, ...
  6. Chinese:指定的, 指示的, ...
  7. Japanese:指名する, 指し示す, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَمٍّ, مُشِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמַנֶּה, מְצַיֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:назначающий, обозначающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:призначаючий, вказівний, ...
  12. Hindi:नामनिर्देशक, सूचक, ...
designate
ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt

Definition of designate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
communicationindicate or specify something clearly
  • The map designates the location of the treasure.
assign indicate specify
2.
appointselect someone for a specific role or duty
  • They designated her as the team leader.
appoint nominate
3.
namingassign a name or title to something
  • The committee designated the area as a wildlife reserve.
appoint nominate
4.
organizationset something aside for a specific purpose
  • This room is designated for meetings only.
allocate assign

Adjective

rolesselected for a role but not in office
  • He is the president designate until the official ceremony.
appointed chosen nominated
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Origin of designate

Latin, designare (to mark out)

Examples of designate in a sentence

  • The sign designates this area as a no-parking zone.
  • The board will designate a new director next week.
  • He was designated to lead the new project.
  • The city designated Tuesday as a public holiday.
  • The map designates this trail as accessible.
  • The funds were designated for educational purposes.

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  1. French:indiquer, désigné, ...
  2. German:anzeigen, designiert, ...
  3. Italian:indicare, designato, ...
  4. Spanish:indicar, designado, ...
  5. Portuguese:designar, designado, ...
  6. Chinese:标明, 候任的, ...
  7. Japanese:示す, 次期の, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدَّدَ, مُعَيَّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְצַיֵּין, מְיֻעָד, ...
  10. Russian:обозначать, назначенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вказувати, обраний, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्दिष्ट करना, नामित, ...
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