designating (B2)
verb (present participle)
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of formally choosing or naming someone or something for a particular purpose, position, or quality.
Examples
The committee is currently designating the most suitable candidate for the leadership role.
The new law includes a clause designating certain wetlands as protected natural habitats.
The architect spent hours designating the precise location for each structural beam in the blueprint.
How to Use designating
- designate as (prepositional phrase)
- To officially name or classify something as something else. — "The government is designating the new building as a historical landmark."
- designate for (prepositional phrase)
- To set aside or choose for a particular purpose. — "Funds were designated for disaster relief efforts."
- designate to (prepositional phrase)
- To assign a person to a specific task or position. — "She was designated to oversee the entire operation."
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