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 , inventionHe 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.


