1. to designate, choose, or appoint in advance
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The committee predesignates the meeting locations for the entire year.
• The software predesignates certain folders as system directories.
• She predesignates her successor before retiring from the position.
• The protocol predesignates specific emergency procedures.
• The company predesignates parking spaces for visitors.
• The system predesignates default settings for new users.