Predesignate: meaning, definitions and examples
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predesignate
[ priːˈdɛzɪɡneɪt ]
formal
To designate or assign in advance; to specify or determine beforehand.
Synonyms
prearrange, preassign, prespecify.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| predesignate |
Use when assigning someone or something to a specific role or task before it is actually needed.
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| prearrange |
Use when arranging details or plans ahead of time, often to ensure smooth execution.
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| preassign |
Use when assigning tasks, roles, or resources in advance to ensure everything is planned out.
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| prespecify |
Use when indicating detailed requirements or conditions beforehand.
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Examples of usage
- The committee predesignated the seating arrangement for the event.
- The project manager predesignated the roles for each team member.
- The rules predesignate the process for handling disputes.
- It is important to predesignate a beneficiary for your insurance policy.
- The contract predesignates the timeline for completion.
Translations
Translations of the word "predesignate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pré-designar
🇮🇳 पूर्व-नामित करना
🇩🇪 vordefinieren
🇮🇩 pra-tunjuk
🇺🇦 передвизначити
🇵🇱 przedwyznaczyć
🇯🇵 予め指定する
🇫🇷 pré-désigner
🇪🇸 predesignar
🇹🇷 önceden belirlemek
🇰🇷 미리 지정하다
🇸🇦 تعيين مسبق
🇨🇿 předurčit
🇸🇰 predurčiť
🇨🇳 预先指定
🇸🇮 vnaprej določiti
🇮🇸 fyrirfram tilnefna
🇰🇿 алдын ала тағайындау
🇬🇪 წინასწარ განსაზღვრა
🇦🇿 əvvəlcədən təyin etmək
🇲🇽 predesignar
Etymology
The word 'predesignate' originates from the Latin word 'praedesignatus', which means 'designated beforehand'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century. The prefix 'pre-' signifies 'before', and 'designate' comes from the Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out'. Predesignating something implies planning or specifying it in advance, adding a layer of organization and preparation to various processes.