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design
noun(de-sign)something intended as a guide for making something else
design
noun(de-sign)a decorative or artistic work
Examples:
The coach had a design on the doors.
design
noun(de-sign)an arrangement scheme
Synonyms: plan,
Examples:
The awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult.
It was an excellent design for living.
It was an excellent design for living.
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noun(de-sign)an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Examples:
He made no secret of his designs.
design
noun(de-sign)the creation of something in the mind
design
verb(de-sign)make or work out a plan for; devise
Examples:
Design a new sales strategy.
design
noun(de-sign)the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
Synonyms: designing,
Examples:
He contributed to the design of a new instrument.
design
verb(de-sign)make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
Synonyms: plan,
Examples:
Design a better mousetrap.
design
noun(de-sign)a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
Examples:
The design of a building.
design
verb(de-sign)conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
Examples:
She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day.
design
verb(de-sign)create designs
Examples:
Dupont designs for the house of Chanel.
design
verb(de-sign)create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
Examples:
Chanel designed the famous suit.
design
verb(de-sign)intend or have as a purpose
Examples:
She designed to go far in the world of business.
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verb(de-sign)plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
Examples:
This room is not designed for work.