designated — officially chosen for a particular purpose or role
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: officially chosen for a particular purpose or role
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The designated meeting room turned out to be a janitor's closet - someone clearly didn't get the memo!
- She was designated as the team leader for the important project.
- The designated parking spot was occupied by a family of cats who seemed very territorial about it.
designated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/]
officially chosen for a particular purpose or role
officially chosen for a particular purpose or role
The designated surgeon stays dedicated through procedures complicated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin designare, meaning 'to mark out' or 'to point out.' The word evolved from the literal sense of making a mark or sign to the figurative sense of formally appointing or officially determining something.
Breakdown
de- (completely) + signare (to mark, to sign) = designare, ultimately giving rise to the English verb designate and its past participle form designated.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The designated meeting room turned out to be a janitor's closet - someone clearly didn't get the memo!”
“She was designated as the team leader for the important project.”
“The designated parking spot was occupied by a family of cats who seemed very territorial about it.”
“Please wait in the designated area until your name is called.”
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