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."

Synonyms of designating

Words with a similar meaning to designating:

• naming
• appointing
• specifying
• assigning
• nominating

Antonyms of designating

Words with the opposite meaning to designating:

• removing
• excluding

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