This is the 312th most frequent Armenian word.
նշանակվել
"To be appointed" or "to be assigned."
Here, 'նշանակվել' is used to imply that something (in this case, medications) was recommended or prescribed by an authoritative figure.
Դեղները նշանակվել են բժշկի կողմից։
The medications have been prescribed by the doctor.
In this scenario, 'նշանակվել' is used to reflect the assignment or scheduling of a time or date.
Կառաջարկեմ նշանակվել այս խնդիրը քննարկելու ժամ։
I suggest that a time be assigned to discuss this issue.
In this sentence, 'նշանակվել' is used in the sense of being officially assigned to a position or role.