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designate

[dez-ig-neyt, dez-ig-nit, -neyt] / ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt, ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt /




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Designate a window at a certain time of day to go online.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

Joyce's early retirement will see CEO Designate Vanessa Hudson, the first woman to lead the century-old airline, take charge on Wednesday.

From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023

Designate one hand for adding water and the other for mixing the batter together.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2023

Designate one as “to toss,” a second “to use ASAP,” and a third “to give away.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

Designate the terminal at 'star' destination the Extractor and the terminal that remains on the solar rim, the Collector.

From The Universe — or Nothing by Moldeven, Meyer




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