Redesignating: meaning, definitions and examples

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redesignating

 

[ ˌriːdɪˈzeɪɡnəˌteɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

designation change

Redesignating refers to the act of assigning a new designation or label to something. This often involves changing the status or categorization of an object, person, or place. The term is commonly used in various fields including urban planning, education, and corporate settings. Redesignating might occur for reasons such as updating policies, improving clarity, or reflecting changes in functionality or purpose.

Synonyms

reassigning, reclassifying, relabeling, renaming

Examples of usage

  • The city is redesignating several areas to improve accessibility.
  • The school board is redesignating funding to support new programs.
  • They are redesignating the roles within the organization to enhance efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "redesignating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reclassificação

🇮🇳 पुनर्नियुक्ति

🇩🇪 Umwidmung

🇮🇩 penetapan kembali

🇺🇦 перейменування

🇵🇱 przypisanie na nowo

🇯🇵 再指定

🇫🇷 reclassification

🇪🇸 reclasificación

🇹🇷 yeniden adlandırma

🇰🇷 재지정

🇸🇦 إعادة تعيين

🇨🇿 přeřazení

🇸🇰 prečíslovanie

🇨🇳 重新指定

🇸🇮 ponovna dodelitev

🇮🇸 endurmerking

🇰🇿 қайта тағайындау

🇬🇪 جدید نامگذاری

🇦🇿 yenidən təyin etmə

🇲🇽 reclasificación

Word origin

The term 'redesignate' is formed by adding the prefix 're-' to the word 'designate.' The prefix 're-' signifies repetition or a return to a previous state and originates from Latin, meaning 'again' or 'back'. The word 'designate' comes from the Latin 'designare', which means 'to mark out, appoint or assign'. This word itself is derived from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'off' and 'signare' meaning 'to sign, mark or indicate.' Over time, 'redesignate' has come to be used primarily in contexts where an element's status or category is altered, thus reflecting a contemporary need for adaptability in various disciplines including governance, organization, and classification. The concept of redesignation highlights the necessity for systems to evolve and respond to changing environments, which is particularly significant in fast-changing fields.