ALL meanings of de-designate
de-des·ig·nate
D d - verb with object de-designate to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify. 1
- verb with object de-designate to denote; indicate; signify. 1
- verb with object de-designate to name; entitle; style. 1
- verb with object de-designate to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign. 1
- adjective de-designate named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed (often used in combination following the noun it modifies): ambassador-designate. 1