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design
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
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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”
noun
a decorative or artistic work
“the coach had a design on the doors”
noun
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
“the design of a building”
noun
the creation of something in the mind
noun
an arrangement scheme
“the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult”
noun
something intended as a guide for making something else
“a blueprint for a house”
noun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
“his intent was to provide a new translation”
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”
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”
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he contributed to the design of a new instrument
the coach had a design on the doors
the design of a building
the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
it was an excellent design for living
a plan for seating guests
a blueprint for a house
a pattern for a skirt
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
She designed to go far in the world of business
This room is not designed for work
She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
They contrived to murder their boss
design a new sales strategy
plan an attack
Chanel designed the famous suit
Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
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