1. the act or process of designating or appointing someone to a position or role
Usage: formal; archaic
2. a plan, scheme, or design; an intention or purpose
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The designment of the new ambassador was announced by the State Department.
• His designment to lead the committee surprised many colleagues.
• The architect's designment for the building was both innovative and practical.
• Through careful designment, the project manager organized all the team assignments.
• The king's designment of his successor was made public at the ceremony.