1. naming or identifying someone or something for a particular purpose or role
Usage: present participle of ‘designate’
2. marking or indicating something clearly
Usage: present participle of ‘designate’

Examples

• The committee is designating a new chairperson next week.
• They are designating this area as a wildlife preserve.
• The map shows symbols designating different types of roads.
• The principal is designating rooms for the new classes.
• Signs designating parking spaces help organize the lot.
• The teacher is designating students for different group projects.