Design

Quick meaning: Design is a noun meaning A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.

Meaning

A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.

More Meanings

1. A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
2. The composition of a work of art.
3. Intention or plot.
4. The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
5. The art of designing
6. (transitive) To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
7. 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.

Example Sentences

To be hateful of the truth by design.

We have designs on winning the league next season.

We're working on some new designs for our range of summer shirts

The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.

Word Forms

• designs
• designing
• designed
• designest
• designedst
• designeth

Synonyms for design

Depending on context, synonyms include diagram, blueprint, plan, plot, project, proposal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include figure, pattern, plan, project, invention, blueprint.

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