Meaning
To designate is to officially assign a particular status, role, or function to someone or something, often involving a formal declaration or recognition of authority or responsibility within a specific context or framework.
💡 The term is often misused in informal contexts where "appoint" or "choose" might be more appropriate; "designate" implies a formal or official process.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Monday
afternoon
the
committee
met
at
the
community
centre
to
finalise
plans
for
the
weekend
fair
.
They
discussed
the
layout
of
the
stalls
and
the
schedule
for
performances
,
mindful
of
the
limited
space
and
the
need
to
ensure
smooth
foot
traffic
.
At
the
end
of
the
meeting
the
chair
decided
to
designate
Maria
as
volunteer
coordinator
,
giving
her
the
authority
to
allocate
tasks
and
oversee
the
briefing
on
Friday
.
Everyone
accepted
the
decision
gratefully
,
knowing
she
had
organised
similar
events
before
and
would
keep
communication
clear
.
With
roles
confirmed
and
a
simple
checklist
circulated
,
the
group
left
confident
that
the
fair
would
run
efficiently
.
Common Phrases
designate a role
designate as a representative
designate for a purpose
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