designate: Meaning and Definition of

des•ig•nate

1. to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.
2. to denote; indicate; signify.
3. to name; entitle; style.
4. to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign.

1. named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed (often used in combination following the noun it modifies): ambassador-designate.