Design

noun
dɪ'zaɪn

Noun

  • an arrangement scheme

    the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult

    it was an excellent design for living

    Similar:Plan
    Type of:OrganizationArrangementOrganisation
  • a decorative or artistic work

    the coach had a design on the doors

    Type of:OrnamentationDecorationOrnament
  • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

    he made no secret of his designs

    Type of:EndGoal
  • the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

    he contributed to the design of a new instrument

    Similar:Designing
  • a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

    the design of a building

    Type of:SketchStudy
  • something intended as a guide for making something else

    Type of:ProgramProgrammePlan
  • the creation of something in the mind

    Similar:ConceptionExcogitationInnovationInvention
    Type of:CreativenessCreativity

Verb

  • make or work out a plan for; devise

    design a new sales strategy

  • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

    design a better mousetrap

    Similar:Plan
  • conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

    She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day

    Type of:ConceptualiseConceptualizeGestate
  • create designs

    Dupont designs for the house of Chanel

    Type of:CreateMake
  • create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

    Chanel designed the famous suit

    Type of:CreateMake
  • intend or have as a purpose

    She designed to go far in the world of business

    Type of:IntendMeanThink
  • plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

    This room is not designed for work

    Type of:SpecifyDesignateIntend

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