Redesignate: meaning, definitions and examples
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redesignate
[ ˌriːdɪˈzeɪɡneɪt ]
change designation
To redesignate means to assign a new designation or title to something or someone. It often involves altering the status or function of an entity, typically in an official or formal context.
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Examples of usage
- The committee decided to redesignate the park as a national monument.
- After the merger, several departments were redesignated to streamline operations.
- The university plans to redesignate the existing course to reflect the new curriculum.
Etymology
The term 'redesignate' is a compound word formed from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'designate' which comes from the Latin 'designare', meaning 'to mark out' or 'to specify'. The prefix 're-' is used to indicate a return to a previous state or an action done again. The verb 'designate' has evolved in English usage since the late 14th century, originally being used in contexts related to appointment or naming. As the need for more flexible organizational structures arose in modern settings, particularly in government and corporate sectors, 'redesignate' became prevalent in the mid-20th century, reflecting changes in how entities are managed and classified.