English dictionary

design

/d/I/'z/aI/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

noun.act

Examples
He contributed to the design of a new instrument.

Synonyms designing

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an arrangement scheme

noun.cognition

Examples
The awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult.

It was an excellent design for living.

Synonyms plan

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something intended as a guide for making something else

noun.cognition

Synonyms blueprint pattern

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a decorative or artistic work

noun.artifact

Examples
The coach had a design on the doors.

Synonyms figure pattern

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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

noun.cognition

Examples
He made no secret of his designs.

Synonyms aim intent intention purpose

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a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

noun.artifact

Examples
The design of a building.

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the creation of something in the mind

noun.cognition

Synonyms conception excogitation innovation invention

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A preliminary sketch; an outline or pattern of the main features of something to be executed, as of a picture, a building, or a decoration; a delineation; a plan.

noun

Source: webster1913

make or work out a plan for; devise

verb.creation

Examples
Design a new sales strategy.

Synonyms contrive plan project

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plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

verb.cognition

Examples
This room is not designed for work.

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

verb.creation

Examples
Chanel designed the famous suit.

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

verb.creation

Examples
Design a better mousetrap.

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create designs

verb.creation

Examples
Dupont designs for the house of Chanel.

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conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

verb.creation

Examples
She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day.

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intend or have as a purpose

verb.cognition

Examples
She designed to go far in the world of business.

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To draw preliminary outline or main features of; to sketch for a pattern or model; to delineate; to trace out; to draw.

verb

Source: webster1913
To form a design or designs; to plan.

verb

Source: webster1913