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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Treatment directors can sometimes initiate commitments In limited cases, a treatment director or their designees can also initiate the Chapter 51 process. Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and affiliated with the planning area as a homeowner or renter, a non-resident property owner, or designee, or an owner of a local business or not-for-profit operator, or designee, the news release stated. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 More than a dozen people would serve on the commission, including the director of the Maryland Historical Trust, state archivist, secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, secretary of General Services and the Prince George’s County executive, or their designees. William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026 Caproni’s order repeatedly emphasized that arbitration must allow its participants to vindicate their rights, and that Goodell or a designee of his choosing serving as the arbitrator is inconsistent with that requirement. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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