Designating: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'designating' in formal contexts where something is being officially named or marked for a particular purpose. Often used in administrative or institutional contexts.

• The committee is designating the newly built hall as a community center
• The director is designating this area of the office as a quiet zone

Use 'appoint' when someone is being officially given a particular job or role, especially in professional or formal settings.

• The board decided to appoint her as the new CEO
• He was appointed to the position by the council last week

Use 'nominate' in situations where someone is being officially suggested or put forward for a role, position, award, or honor. Often used in competitive contexts like elections or awards.

• She was nominated for the Best Actress award
• The party decided to nominate him as their candidate for mayor

Use 'identify' to indicate recognizing or pointing out someone or something. Commonly used in both professional and everyday contexts.

• The police were able to identify the suspect through the surveillance footage
• Scientists are trying to identify the cause of the phenomenon

Used when you want to indicate someone or something has been chosen for a specific role or purpose.

• The company is designating Jane as the new project manager.
• A new area has been designated for wildlife protection.

Used to indicate something has been clearly and exactly stated or identified.

• Please follow the specified guidelines.
• The contract specifies the terms of payment.

Commonly used to indicate that a task or duty has been given to someone, not necessarily in a formal context.

• He was assigned to lead the marketing campaign.
• The teacher assigned homework to all the students.

Typically used in formal or official contexts to indicate someone has been chosen for a position or task, often by an authority.

• She has been appointed as the new CEO.
• The committee was appointed to investigate the issue.