- transitive verb
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- to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify
- to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign
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- adjective
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- named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed (often used in combination following the noun it modifies): ambassador-designate [Webster]
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