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Design has 16 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
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

an arrangement scheme

"the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"

"it was an excellent design for living"

"a plan for seating guests"

3

something intended as a guide for making something else

"a blueprint for a house"

"a pattern for a skirt"

4

a decorative or artistic work

"the coach had a design on the doors"

5

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"

6

a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

"the design of a building"

7

the creation of something in the mind

"She spent hours designing a new logo in her head before sketching it on paper."

8

A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

"The project manager reviewed the system design to ensure all safety requirements were met before production could begin."

In plain English: Design is the plan for how something should look and work before it is made.

"The building has an elegant modern design."

Usage: Use "design" as a noun to refer to a specific plan or drawing that outlines how something should look or function before it is built. It describes the detailed arrangement of parts intended to solve a particular problem, such as an architectural blueprint or a product schematic.

Verb
1

make or work out a plan for; devise

"They contrived to murder their boss"

"design a new sales strategy"

"plan an attack"

2

plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

"This room is not designed for work"

3

create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

"Chanel designed the famous suit"

4

make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

"design a better mousetrap"

"plan the new wing of the museum"

5

create designs

"Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"

6

conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

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

7

intend or have as a purpose

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

8

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The architect spent months designing a new library that would serve as a landmark for the entire city."

In plain English: To design something means to plan how it should look and work before you actually build or make it.

"The company decided to redesign their logo for the new year."

Usage: Use "design" to mean creating or planning something with a specific purpose in mind, such as drawing up blueprints for a house or sketching an illustration. Avoid using it as a synonym for "decorate," as the core meaning involves intentional structure rather than mere embellishment.

Example Sentences
"The building has an elegant modern design." noun
"The new building design includes large windows to let in natural light." noun
"She studied every detail of the interior design before signing the contract." noun
"His favorite shirt has a cool geometric pattern design on the sleeve." noun
"The company decided to redesign their logo for the new year." verb
Related Terms
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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
creating by mental acts arrangement plan decoration goal sketch creativity create by mental act intend create gestate
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
planning configuration layout trap hotel plan argyle bear claw damascene decal device emblem herringbone linocut mandala mihrab motif polka dot pyrograph screen saver sunburst tattoo tetraskelion triskelion weave marking mind cross-purpose final cause sake view will concoction contrivance plot concert map cut make up engineer redesign blueprint

Origin

The word "design" comes from the Latin designō, which originally meant to mark out or point something out. It entered English through Middle English and Old French, carrying its sense of planning or contriving with it.

Rhyming Words
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