English Dictionary
Definition designate in British English
designate
verb
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[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈdezɪɡneɪt/
1
to formally choose someone or something for a particular purpose
Example
Nobody has yet been designated as the leader.
2
to give someone or something a particular name, title, or description
Example
The park was designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty in 1975.
3
to represent something in a particular way, for example with a sign or symbol
Example
Road hazards are designated by yellow diamond-shaped signs.
