singling [sing-guhl]  
Main Entry:
designate  [v. dez-ig-neyt; adj. dez-ig-nit, -neyt]
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: specify as selection
Synonyms: allocate, allot, appoint, apportion, appropriate, assign, authorize, button down, characterize, charge, choose, commission, connote, constitute, define, delegate, denote, depute, deputize, describe, dictate, earmark*, elect, evidence, favor, finger*, indicate, individualize, make, mark, mete, name, nominate, opt, peg, pick, pin down, pinpoint, prefer, put down for, reseve, set apart, set aside, show, single, slot, stipulate, tab, tag*, tap*
* = informal/non-formal usage
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