transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdes-tən ]
transitive verb
( des·tined ; des·tin·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French destiner, from Latin destinare, from de- + -stinare (akin to Latin stare to stand) — more at stand
Date: 14th century
1. : to decree beforehand : predetermine
2.
a. : to designate, assign, or dedicate in advance
the younger son was destined for the priesthood
a trait that destine s them to failure
b. : to direct, devise, or set apart for a specific purpose or place
freight destined for European ports