designated
UK: ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd | US: ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd
adj. officially assigned or appointed to a role or purpose
vt. selected or identified for a specific function
The word "designated" originates from the Latin designatus, the past participle of designare ("to mark out, designate"), combining de- (thoroughly) + signare (to mark, from signum "sign"). The morpheme "design" preserves the core idea of marking or planning, while "-ate" and "-ed" add verbal and participial layers, respectively. Over time, it evolved from literal marking to abstract assignment of roles or purposes.
She was designated as the team leader for the project.
The building was designated a historical landmark in 1995.
Funds were designated for emergency relief efforts.
He designated his assistant to handle the meeting.
The area is designated for wildlife conservation.