designee

[dez-ig-nee]

noun

1. a person selected or designated to carry out a duty or role.

   If the judge is unavailable, his designee will hear the case.

2. a person named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed.

   She’s the CEO designee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of designee¹

First recorded in 1925–30; design(ate) + -ee