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the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (syn: designing)he contributed to the design of a new instrument
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an arrangement scheme (syn: plan)the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
it was an excellent design for living
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something intended as a guide for making something else (syn: blueprint, pattern)-
a decorative or artistic work (syn: figure, pattern)the coach had a design on the doors
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (syn: aim, intent, intention, purpose)he made no secret of his designs
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a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for somethingthe design of a building
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the creation of something in the mind (syn: conception, excogitation, innovation, invention)verb
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make or work out a plan for; devise (syn: contrive, plan, project)design a new sales strategy
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plan something for a specific role or purpose or effectThis room is not designed for work
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create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled mannerChanel designed the famous suit
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make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (syn: plan)design a better mousetrap
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create designsDupont designs for the house of Chanel
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conceive or fashion in the mind; inventShe designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
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intend or have as a purposeShe designed to go far in the world of business
Extra examples
A team of engineers designed the new engine.
Who designed the book's cover?
He designed the chair to adjust automatically.
They thought they could design the perfect crime.
Design a strategy for battle
There are problems with the design of the airplane's landing gear.
I like the design of the textbook.
I love the sculpture's design.
The machine had a flawed design.
The design and development of new products
Correcting mistakes is part of the design process.
A number of design concepts
Happiness is the natural design of all the world.
He designed the perfect crime.
She designed to excel in her studies.
Word forms
verb
I/you/we/they: design
he/she/it: designs
present participle: designing
past tense: designed
past participle: designed
noun
singular: design
plural: designs