As verbs the difference between selecting and designated
is that selecting is present participle of select while designated is past tense of designate.
As an adjective designated is
having a specified designation.
designated
English
Verb
(head)
(designate)
Adjective
(-)
Having a specified designation
Derived terms
* designated agent
* designated driver
* designated hitter
* designated marksman
* designated milk
* designated patient
* designated person
* designated service
* designated survivor
* designated value
* designated volume