1) To designate beforehand 
• (a.) A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all, none, etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated.
Pre·des'ig·nate adjective (Logic) A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all , none , etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate , defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated. 
to designate beforehand.