: to give a new designation to : to designate again The city redesignated the Parks Department as the Department of Recreation.

What does it mean to designated something?

: to officially choose (someone or something) to do or be something : to officially give (someone or something) a particular role or purpose. : to call (something or someone) by a particular name or title. : to be used as a name for (something or someone)

How do you use the word designated?

1, The town has been designated a development area. 2, The chairman has designated her as his successor. 3, This area has been designated a National Park. 4, The President designated him for premiership.