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

Example Sentences

If Goodell or his designee increases the suspension, the union and Watson could file a lawsuit that would renew courtroom sparring between the league and NFLPA over player discipline.

From Washington Post

After each candidate was nominated by a designee, they would give a speech before the first ballot.

From The Daily Beast

The second is more constant; as being Regulated by some desire, and designee.

From Project Gutenberg

A designee of the king will inspect and seal cloth with lead to prevent deceit.

From Project Gutenberg

The Bank of England gave to its depositors the service of paying annually to a designee without further order.

From Project Gutenberg