[v. dez-ig-neyt; adj. dez-ig-nit, -neyt] 
verb, -nat⋅ed, -nat⋅ing, adjective | 1. | to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify. |
| 2. | to denote; indicate; signify. |
| 3. | to name; entitle; style. |
| 4. | to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign. |
| 5. | named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed (often used in combination following the noun it modifies): ambassador-designate. |
| des·ig·nee (děz'ĭg-nē') n. A person who has been designated. |
ɪgˌneɪt