2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Designate \Des"ig*nate\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Designated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Designating}.] 1. To mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description; to specify; as, to designate the boundaries of a country; to designate the rioters who are to be arrested. 2. To call by a distinctive title; to name. 3. To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; -- with to or for; as, to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station. Syn: To name; denominate; style; entitle; characterize; describe. From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: designated adjective: selected or named for a duty; "designated hitter"

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