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
Recent Examples on the Web
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The role of Goodell, or a designee of his choosing, serving as the arbitrator has become the central controversy in the case. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026 After harvest, marijuana would need to be stored in a place the DEA could access if needed, and the DEA would purchase the product and sell it back to the cultivator or a designee for a fee. The Oklahoman, Oklahoman, 27 Apr. 2026 The Education Department’s executive director of American Indian Education, Jackie White, organizes the council’s meetings as the state superintendent’s designee to the board. Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 24 Apr. 2026 Since the first formal step did not produce a result, Plascencia or her designee got involved. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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