This is the 993rd most frequent Chinese word.
指定
"指定" means "to designate" or "to specify."
Here, "指定" is utilized to mean "to assign or appoint," specifying an individual to take responsibility for a particular task.
为了确保效率，我们需要指定一位负责人。
To ensure efficiency, we need to appoint a person in charge.
In this sentence, "指定" is used as a verb meaning "to designate or to appoint" something specific, showing the act of selecting or specifying a location for a purpose.
他指定了一个地点作为见面的地方。
He designated a location as the meeting place.
In this context, "指定" means "to specify" or "to set," implying the requirement of predefining a parameter for proper functioning.