designated
English meaning: Designated
Definition
To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
Example
“to designate the boundaries of a country”
Another example: “Please park only in the designated spaces near the entrance.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Most often the past participle/adjective 'designated', meaning officially assigned or chosen for a purpose ('designated driver', 'a designated area'). Fairly formal, common in official and institutional contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'designatus', past participle of 'designare' 'to mark out' (de- + signum 'mark'); 17th century.
Related Words
- hitter
- prefectural
- byway
- asphalt
- fishery
- landmark
- assignment
- scenic
- measuring
- landmarks
Common Collocations
- designated area
- designated driver
- designated time
- officially designated
- designated representative
Word Forms
designate (v); designated; designating; designation (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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