# designating

Pronunciation: say "DEZ-ig-nayt-ing" /ˈdɛz.ɪɡ.neɪt.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of designate. — present participle and gerund of designate
   - Simple: Present participle of designate. Use this form for an action happening now, often after a form of "be."
   - _The agency is designating several wetlands as protected habitats._
   - _Designating a clear successor early helped the firm avoid a leadership crisis._

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