designee

noun

des·​ig·​nee ˌde-zig-ˈnē How to pronounce designee (audio)
Synonyms of designeenext
: one that is designated

Examples of designee in a Sentence

the President's designees for Cabinet positions the director or a designee shall sign the report
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The golden share goes to future U.S. presidents or their designee after Trump leaves office. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025 According to the provision, any person seeking to practice must submit an application to the chief of police or their designee. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 19 Nov. 2025 The superintendent or a designee may consult with the district’s lawyers as needed to determine whether a request should be granted. Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025 As is generally the case now, the league Constitutions should provide the Commissioner – or its designee – the authority to serve as the arbitrator in any dispute related to or arising out of a non-player club’s employment with the club. Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for designee

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of designee was in 1899

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“Designee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/designee. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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