DESIGNATE


Meaning of DESIGNATE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' de-zig- ˌ n ā t, -n ə t

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin designatus, past participle of designare

Date: 1629

: chosen but not yet installed <ambassador designate >

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