designee

[ dez-ig-nee ]

noun

1. a person selected or designated to carry out a duty or role:

   If the judge is unavailable, his designee will hear the case.

2. a person named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed:

   She’s the CEO designee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of designee¹

First recorded in 1925–30; design(ate) + -ee

Example Sentences

In a two-sentence press statement, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, which provides legal support to district attorneys across the state, announced that its executive director, Peter J. Skandalakis, "or his designee," would lead an investigation into Lt.

From Salon

They can also name a designee to make decisions for them when they can’t or won’t consent to care.

From Seattle Times

Katie Ingram, a teacher at Washington Elementary, will serve as administrative designee in Denson’s absence, Symonds said.

From Los Angeles Times

The law, which has been extensively used against opposition figures and independent news media, also requires material published by a designee to carry a prominent disclaimer stating that it comes from a foreign agent.

From Washington Times

Russian law allows for figures and organizations receiving money or support from outside the country to be designated as foreign agents, a term whose pejorative connotations could undermine the designee’s credibility.

From Washington Times