designating

verb

Definition of designatingnext
present participle of designate
1
as in choosing
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority the designated time for the meeting

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2
as in appointing
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm

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3
as in naming
to give a name to he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans

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