Meaning of 'design'

noun

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

Example: "We contributed to the design of a new instrument."

Synonyms: designing

noun

a decorative or artistic work

Example: "the coach had a design on the doors"

Synonyms: pattern

noun

a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

Example: "the design of a building"

noun

the creation of something in the mind

Synonyms: innovation

noun

an arrangement scheme

Example: "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"

Synonyms: plan

noun

something intended as a guide for making something else

Synonyms: pattern

noun

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

Synonyms: intention

verb

intend or have as a purpose

Example: "They designed to go far in the world of business."

verb

plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

Example: "This room is not designed for work"

verb

conceive or fashion in the mind

verb

make or work out a plan for

Synonyms: project

verb

make a design of

Synonyms: plan

verb

create the design for

verb

create designs

Example: "Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"