3. That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation. The usual designation of the days of the week. Whewell.
4. Use or application; import; intention; signification, as of a word or phrase. Finite and infinite seem . . . to be attributed primarily, in their first designation, only to those things have parts. Locke.
DESIGNATIVE
Des"ig*na*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. désignatif.]
Defn: Serving to designate or indicate; pointing out.
DESIGNATOR
Des"ig*na`tor, n. Etym: [L.]
1. (Rom. Antiq.)
Defn: An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies.
2. One who designates.
DESIGNATORY
Des"ig*na*to*ry, a.
Defn: Serving to designate; designative; indicating. [R.]