design

noun

1
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
2
a decorative or artistic work
the coach had a design on the doors
3
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
the design of a building
4
the creation of something in the mind
5
an arrangement scheme
the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
it was an excellent design for living
6
something intended as a guide for making something else
a blueprint for a house
a pattern for a skirt
7
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

1
intend or have as a purpose
She designed to go far in the world of business
2
plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
This room is not designed for work
3
conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
4
make or work out a plan for; devise
They contrived to murder their boss
design a new sales strategy
5
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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