Designatum vs. Designate

Designatumnoun

(semantics) That which is named or designated by a linguistic term.

Designatumnoun

something (whether existing or not) that is referred to by a linguistic expression

Designateadjective

Designated; appointed; chosen.

Designateadjective

(UK) Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.

Designateverb

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

Designateverb

To call by a distinctive title; to name.

Designateverb

To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.

Designateadjective

Designated; appointed; chosen.

Designateverb

To mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description; to specify; as, to designate the boundaries of a country; to designate the rioters who are to be arrested.

Designateverb

To call by a distinctive title; to name.

Designateverb

To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; - with to or for; as, to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.

Designateverb

assign a name or title to

Designateverb

give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

Designateverb

decree or designate beforehand;

Designateverb

design or destine;

Designateadjective

appointed but not yet installed in office