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/dɪˈzaɪn/
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/dɪˈzɑen/
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D IH0 Z AY1 N
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A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.
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A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
We're working on some new designs for our range of summer shirts
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The composition of a work of art.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Intention or plot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
We have designs on winning the league next season. To be hateful of the truth by design.
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The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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The art of designing
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
Danish furniture design is world-famous.
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To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
comments designed to chip away at my self-esteem He always designs gaming laptops from 4:00 pm to 1:00 am.
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To plan (to do something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, obsolete
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The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.
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To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
he contributed to the design of a new instrument
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Synonyms: designing
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: creating by mental acts
Narrower terms: planning
a decorative or artistic work
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the coach had a design on the doors
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Synonyms: pattern, figure
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: decoration, ornament, ornamentation
Narrower terms: argyle, argyll, bear claw, damascene, decal, decalcomania, device, emblem, herringbone, herringbone pattern, linocut, mandala, mihrab, motif, motive, polka dot, pyrograph, screen saver, sunburst, tattoo, tetraskelion, tetraskele, triskelion, triskele, weave, marking
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: sketch, study
the creation of something in the mind
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: invention, innovation, excogitation, conception
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Broader terms: creativity, creativeness, creative thinking
Narrower terms: concoction, contrivance
an arrangement scheme
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult it was an excellent design for living a plan for seating guests
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Synonyms: plan
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: arrangement, organization, organisation, system
Narrower terms: configuration, constellation, layout, trap, snare, hotel plan, meal plan
something intended as a guide for making something else
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a blueprint for a house a pattern for a skirt
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Synonyms: blueprint, pattern
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: plan, program, programme
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
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
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Synonyms: purpose, intent, intention, aim
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: goal, end
Narrower terms: mind, idea, cross-purpose, final cause, sake, view, will
intend or have as a purpose
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
She designed to go far in the world of business
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Broader terms: intend, mean, think
plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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This room is not designed for work
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Broader terms: intend, destine, designate, specify
conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
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Broader terms: gestate, conceive, conceptualize, conceptualise
make or work out a plan for; devise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
They contrived to murder their boss design a new sales strategy plan an attack
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Synonyms: plan, project, contrive
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: create by mental act, create mentally
Narrower terms: plot, concert, map, map out
make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
design a better mousetrap plan the new wing of the museum
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Synonyms: plan
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: create by mental act, create mentally
Narrower terms: engineer, redesign, blueprint, draft, draught
create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
Chanel designed the famous suit
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Broader terms: create, make
Narrower terms: cut, tailor, make up
create designs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
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Broader terms: create, make
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h1 Proto-Indo-European *déh1 Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē- Proto-Indo-European *sek- Proto-Indo-European *-nóm Proto-Italic *seknom Proto-Indo-European *-h2 Proto-Indo-European *-éh2 Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh2yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h2tiinflu. Proto-Italic *-ājō Proto-Italic *-āō Proto-Italic *seknāō Latin signō Latin designōder. Old French designerder. Middle English designen English design From Middle English designen, from Old French designer, from Latin designō (“to mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive”), from de- (or dis-) + signō (“to mark”), from signum (“mark”). Doublet of designate.