Definition
designee
noun
- a person who is appointed or chosen to perform a duty or hold an office
Usage: often used in legal, business, and administrative contexts
Examples
- The president named her designee to lead the committee.
- As the designated beneficiary, he was the designee of the trust.
- The designee will assume the role next month.
- Each board member may appoint a designee to vote on their behalf.
- The company's designee attended the conference in place of the CEO.
- Under the contract, a designee can be chosen to manage the project.