predesignate

In logic: Having the quantification of the subject distinctly expressed: said of a proposition.

Designated in advance.

To determine upon in advance, as to settle upon the characters for which a collection is to be sampled in advance of the examination of the sample.

adjective

A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; ; — contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated.

adjective

Having its quantity indicated by a verbal sign, as with “all”, “none”, etc.

verb

To designate in advance.