designee

noun

Meaning

A person who has been formally selected or appointed to hold a specific office, perform a task, or receive a benefit.

Examples

The board of directors met to confirm the official designee for the upcoming project.
As the primary designee for the insurance policy, he was entitled to the death benefit.

Synonyms: nominee, appointee, candidate, successor

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designee

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛz.ɪˈniː/

Definition

A person who has been formally selected or appointed to hold a specific office, perform a task, or receive a benefit.

Examples

The board of directors met to confirm the official designee for the upcoming project.
As the primary designee for the insurance policy, he was entitled to the death benefit.
The committee announced the designee for the position of regional manager yesterday.

Synonyms of designee

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