Designate

[imp. & p. p. DESIGNATED; p. pr. & vb. n. DESIGNATING.] [Lat. designare, designatum. See DESIGN, v. t.]

1. To mark out and make known; to point out to general knowledge; to indicate; to show; to call by a distinctive title; to denominate; to name; as, to designate the boundaries of a country.
2. To point out by distinguishing from others; as, to designate the more active rioters.
3. To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; — with to or for; as, to designate an officer for the command of a station; this captain was designated to that station.

Syn.—To name; denominate; style; entitle; characterize; describe.