designated Definition
- 1appointed to a specific position or purpose
- 2marked or indicated for a specific purpose
Using designated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "designated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The designated driver is responsible for getting everyone home safely.
Example
This area is designated as a wildlife sanctuary.
Example
The designated smoking area is outside the building.
designated Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with designated
a baseball player who bats in place of the pitcher and does not play a defensive role
Example
The designated hitter rule is used in American League baseball games.
a person chosen to remain in a secure location during an event in which the president and other officials are gathered, in case of an attack or disaster that kills or incapacitates them
Example
The designated survivor was taken to a secure location during the State of the Union address.
a specific path or course that is marked or indicated for a particular purpose, such as travel or transportation
Example
The designated route for the parade was lined with spectators.
Origins of designated
from Latin 'designatus', past participle of 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'
Summary: designated in Brief
The term 'designated' [ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd] refers to something that has been appointed or marked for a specific purpose. It can refer to people, as in 'The designated driver is responsible for getting everyone home safely,' or places, as in 'This area is designated as a wildlife sanctuary.' Other examples include 'designated hitter,' 'designated survivor,' and 'designated route.'
