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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