<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>designated, designating.</li><li>to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.</li><li>to denote; indicate; signify.</li><li>to name; entitle; style.</li><li>to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed (often used in combination following the noun it modifies): ambassador-designate.</li></ul>