design
Nouns
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(n) 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
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(n) an arrangement scheme
- 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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(n) something intended as a guide for making something else
- a blueprint for a house
- a pattern for a skirt
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(n) a decorative or artistic work
- the coach had a design on the doors
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(n) an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- 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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(n) a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
- the design of a building
- (n) the creation of something in the mind invention, excogitation, innovation, conception,
Verbs
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(v) make or work out a plan for; devise
- They contrived to murder their boss
- design a new sales strategy
- plan an attack
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(v) plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
- This room is not designed for work
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(v) create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
- Chanel designed the famous suit
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(v) make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
- design a better mousetrap
- plan the new wing of the museum
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(v) create designs
- Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
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(v) conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
- She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
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(v) intend or have as a purpose
- She designed to go far in the world of business