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Designative
see synonyms of designativeAdjective
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Designative
see synonyms of designativeverb (ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪt
) (transitive)
1.
to indicate or specify
2.
to give a name to; style; entitle
3.
to select or name for an office or duty; appoint
adjective (ˈdɛzɪɡnɪt
, -ˌneɪt)
4. (immediately postpositive)
appointed, but not yet in office
a minister designate
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Designative
see synonyms of designative adjective
1.
named for an office, etc. but not yet in it
ambassador designate
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈdesigˌnated or ˈdesigˌnating
2.
to point out; mark out; indicate; specify
3.
to refer to by a distinguishing name, title, etc.; name
4.
to name for an office or duty; appoint
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Designative
see synonyms of designativetr.v. des·ig·nat·ed, des·ig·nat·ing, des·ig·nates
1. To indicate or specify; point out: a fence that designates the property boundary.
2. To give a name or title to; characterize: The 1920s have been designated as the "Roaring Twenties."
adj. (-nĭt)
Appointed but not yet installed in office: the commissioner designate.
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