designee

noun

des·​ig·​nee ˌde-zig-ˈnē How to pronounce designee (audio)
: 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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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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