CEFR B1

designated

adjective

Meaning

Officially chosen or named for a specific purpose or role.

Examples

This area is designated for emergency use only.
She was designated as the team leader for the project.

Synonyms: assigned, appointed, specified, earmarked

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designated (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

Definition

Officially chosen or named for a specific purpose or role.

Examples

This area is designated for emergency use only.
She was designated as the team leader for the project.
The park has a specially designated smoking area.

How to Use designated

designated for (prepositional phrase): Set aside or chosen specifically for a particular use or person. — "This room is designated for meetings only."
designated as (prepositional phrase): Officially identified or named as something. — "The historic site was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site."

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