designate

/dˈɛzɪɡnˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈdɛzəɡˌneɪt/, /ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪt/

to designate

MAIN VERB

assign a name or title to

synonyms : denominate

to choose someone for a certain position, post, or task

synonyms : assign

design or destine

synonyms : destine

decree or designate beforehand

synonyms : destine

indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

synonyms : indicate

designate

appointed but not yet installed in office

Examples

1. There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.

2. Agencies may only designate information as CUI under the authority of a law, Federal regulation, or Government-wide policy.

3. The bill designates June 19th, 2021 as Juneteenth Independence Day.

4. So, a corporation has to designate a agent for service of process.