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design - Dictionary definition and meaning for design

DESIGN

  • (noun) 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"

    synonyms : designing

  • (noun) a decorative or artistic work

    "the coach had a design on the doors"

    synonyms : figure , pattern

  • (noun) a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

    "the design of a building"

  • (noun) the creation of something in the mind

    synonyms : conception , excogitation , innovation , invention

    He was credited with the conception of the company. -added by naila_inlas

  • (noun) an arrangement scheme

    "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult", "it was an excellent design for living", "a plan for seating guests"

    synonyms : plan

  • (noun) something intended as a guide for making something else

    "a blueprint for a house", "a pattern for a skirt"

    synonyms : blueprint , pattern

  • (noun) 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"

    synonyms : aim , intent , intention , purpose

  • (verb) intend or have as a purpose

    "She designed to go far in the world of business"

  • (verb) plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

    "This room is not designed for work"

  • (verb) conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

    "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day"

  • (verb) make or work out a plan for; devise

    "They contrived to murder their boss", "design a new sales strategy", "plan an attack"

    synonyms : contrive , plan , project

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

    "design a better mousetrap", "plan the new wing of the museum"

    synonyms : plan

  • (verb) create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

    "Chanel designed the famous suit"

  • (verb) create designs

    "Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


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