noun
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
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- he contributed to the design of a new instrument
noun
an arrangement scheme
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- the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
- it was an excellent design for living
- a plan for seating guests
noun
something intended as a guide for making something else
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- a blueprint for a house
- a pattern for a skirt
noun
a decorative or artistic work
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- the coach had a design on the doors
noun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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- his intent was to provide a new translation
- good intentions are not enough
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
- he made no secret of his designs
noun
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
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- the design of a building
noun
the creation of something in the mind
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verb
make or work out a plan for
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- devise
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
verb
plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
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- This room is not designed for work
verb
create the design for
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- create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
- Chanel designed the famous suit
verb
make a design of
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- plan out in systematic, often graphic form
- design a better mousetrap
- plan the new wing of the museum
verb
create designs
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- Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
verb
conceive or fashion in the mind
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- invent
- She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
verb
intend or have as a purpose
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- She designed to go far in the world of business