formally designate

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To officially name or choose something for a special purpose, according to a set of rules or a formal process.

designateADVERB + designate

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Examples (10)

  • The area has now been formally designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
  • The board of directors will meet tomorrow to formally designate a new CEO.
  • After years of debate, the historic building was formally designated a national landmark.
  • The UN is expected to formally designate the region a protected heritage site.
  • A special committee was established to formally designate the boundaries of the new national park.
  • Once the paperwork is complete, we can formally designate her as the project lead.
  • The city council voted to formally designate the downtown area as a pedestrian-only zone.
  • It is the monarch's duty to formally designate a new Prime Minister.
  • The government has yet to formally designate a day of national mourning.
  • The university will formally designate the new science building at a ceremony next week.