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