designator
[/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtər/]
nounmasculinepl: designators
designador
1. A person or thing that designates, marks, or indicates something; a symbol, mark, or name used to identify or specify something
The flight number serves as a designator for the specific aircraft route.
O número do voo funciona como um designador para a rota específica da aeronave.
2. In linguistics and logic, a word or expression that refers to or identifies a particular person, object, or concept
In formal semantics, a proper name is a designator that refers to a unique individual.
Na semântica formal, um nome próprio é um designador que se refere a um indivíduo único.
3. In aviation and transportation, a code or identifier used to distinguish aircraft, vehicles, or equipment
The aircraft designator 'B737' identifies the Boeing 737 model.
O designador de aeronave 'B737' identifica o modelo Boeing 737.
The term 'designator' is primarily used in technical, academic, and professional contexts in both English-speaking and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking communities. It is particularly common in aviation, linguistics, and information technology sectors. In Brazil, the term maintains its formal character and is not typically used in casual conversation.
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