designated
Intermediate/déziɡnèitid/
- verb
- to choose someone officially to do a particular job
designated in a sentence
- “This floor has been designated a no-smoking area.”
- “Traditionally, the president designates his or her successor.”
- “Thompson has been designated as team captain.”
- “Time magazine designated him one of the world's most influential people.”
What does “designated” mean?
designated (verb) means to choose someone officially to do a particular job. It is pronounced /déziɡnèitid/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "designated" mean?
- designated (verb) means: to choose someone officially to do a particular job
- How do you pronounce "designated"?
- "designated" is pronounced /déziɡnèitid/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "designated" in a sentence?
- Here is "designated" used in a sentence: This floor has been designated a no-smoking area.
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