design

1 of 2

verb

de·sign di-ˈzīn How to pronounce design (audio)

designed; designing; designs

transitive verb

: to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan : devise, contrive

design a system for tracking inventory

: to conceive and plan out in the mind

he designed the perfect crime

: to have as a purpose : intend

she designed to excel in her studies

: to devise for a specific function or end

a book designed primarily as a college textbook

a suitcase designed to hold a laptop computer

archaic : to indicate with a distinctive mark, sign, or name

: to make a drawing, pattern, or sketch of

… a curious woman whose dresses always looked as if they had been designed in a rage …

Oscar Wilde

: to draw the plans for

design a building

designing a new bike

intransitive verb

: to conceive or execute a plan

: to draw, lay out, or prepare a design

was trained to design for homes and offices

designedly

di-ˈzī-nəd-lē How to pronounce design (audio)

adverb

design

2 of 2

noun

: a particular purpose or intention held in view by an individual or group

He has ambitious designs for his son.

: deliberate purposive planning

more by accident than design

: a mental project or scheme in which means to an end are laid down

was never part of my design

: a deliberate undercover project or scheme : plot

a declaration of a design upon his life

John Locke

designs plural : aggressive or evil intent

—used with on or against

he has designs on the money

: a preliminary sketch or outline showing the main features of something to be executed

the design for the new stadium

: an underlying scheme that governs functioning, developing, or unfolding : pattern, motif

the general design of the epic

: a plan or protocol for carrying out or accomplishing something (such as a scientific experiment)

also : the process of preparing this

: the arrangement of elements or details in a product or work of art

… his sense of structure, both in the general design of Paradise Lost and Samson, and in his syntax …

T. S. Eliot

: a decorative pattern

a floral design

: the creative art of executing aesthetic or functional designs

studied design in college

Example Sentences

Verb A team of engineers designed the new engine. Who designed the book's cover? He designed the chair to adjust automatically. They thought they could design the perfect crime. design a strategy for battle Noun There are problems with the design of the airplane's landing gear. I like the design of the textbook. I love the sculpture's design. The machine had a flawed design. the design and development of new products Correcting mistakes is part of the design process. a number of design concepts See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In what ways can design inform or help conversations around the climate?

Leah Dolan, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 But what’s notable this year is that Nvidia beat the competition with its new H100 Tensor Core Graphics Processing Units, which are based on an A.I.-specific chip design the company calls Hopper.

Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Their input helped officials design final versions of both online and paper forms with simplified language and minimal text on the page.

Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 The data the city collects helps it to manage the flow of tourists at crowded attractions, optimize parking spaces and design new road networks.

Josh Chin, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Rapier was not only fully aware of the political activity conducted for the benefit of WellMed but took an active role by helping design many of the political messages, Gutierrez said.

Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Aug. 2022 In the first episode of the new season, host Tamara Day and her dad will help a recent widow, who loves to cook for her family, design her dream kitchen.

al, 25 Aug. 2022 With a background as a multidisciplinary artist, Cohen approaches design through a visual lens that plays with composition, color, and form in an approachable way.

Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022 High-definition television has changed the way set decorators design a scene, because viewers now can see every detail, Baseman said.

Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022

Noun

Learn the basic principles of floral design and create your own table arrangement.

oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 Wood paneling is a key feature of midcentury modern design.

Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 As America’s use of sanctions grows, such efforts have become a booming field of public-policy design and, occasionally, bold experiments.

Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2022 The estimated cost of the project design is in the $35,000 range.

Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Each designer incorporated different elements of contemporary coastal design into the space, according to the publication, using pops of color, pattern and texture to make the home stand out with both functionality and beauty.

Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Everything from the soft curves in the white walls to the plants and stone floors were just breathtaking—a reminder of the genius of design when in harmony with nature.

Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022 But also the many tools of interactive design, like a first-generation iPod and Susan Kare’s sketchbook of icons for the original Apple Macintosh.

WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 And there is a thriving industry in selling the mythology of sneaker design.

New York Times, 10 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

design 1 of 2

verb

de·sign di-ˈzīn How to pronounce design (audio)

designed; designing

: to think up and plan out in the mind

Our engineers have designed a new engine.

: to set apart for or have as a special purpose : intend

The Web site is designed for fun.

: to make a pattern or sketch of

She designs clothes.

design

2 of 2

noun

: an arrangement of parts in a structure or a work of art

The design of the house suits a large family.

: the art or process of planning and creating something

His job is Web page design.

: a sketch, model, or plan of something made or to be made

Architects studied the design for the building.

: a decorative pattern

: plan entry 1 sense 1, scheme

: a planned intention

As if by design, they both stopped at the same spot …

Jerry Spinelli, Maniac Magee

: a secret purpose : plot

I know you have designs on my money.

单词	designed
释义	design 1 of 2 verb de·sign di-ˈzīn designed; designing; designs transitive verb 1 : to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan : devise, contrive design a system for tracking inventory 2 a : to conceive and plan out in the mind he designed the perfect crime b : to have as a purpose : intend she designed to excel in her studies c : to devise for a specific function or end a book designed primarily as a college textbook a suitcase designed to hold a laptop computer 3 archaic : to indicate with a distinctive mark, sign, or name 4 a : to make a drawing, pattern, or sketch of … a curious woman whose dresses always looked as if they had been designed in a rage … Oscar Wilde b : to draw the plans for design a building designing a new bike intransitive verb 1 : to conceive or execute a plan 2 : to draw, lay out, or prepare a design was trained to design for homes and offices designedly di-ˈzī-nəd-lē adverb design 2 of 2 noun 1 a : a particular purpose or intention held in view by an individual or group He has ambitious designs for his son. b : deliberate purposive planning more by accident than design 2 : a mental project or scheme in which means to an end are laid down was never part of my design 3 a : a deliberate undercover project or scheme : plot a declaration of a design upon his life John Locke b designs plural : aggressive or evil intent —used with on or against he has designs on the money 4 : a preliminary sketch or outline showing the main features of something to be executed the design for the new stadium 5 a : an underlying scheme that governs functioning, developing, or unfolding : pattern, motif the general design of the epic b : a plan or protocol for carrying out or accomplishing something (such as a scientific experiment) also : the process of preparing this 6 : the arrangement of elements or details in a product or work of art … his sense of structure, both in the general design of Paradise Lost and Samson, and in his syntax … T. S. Eliot 7 : a decorative pattern a floral design 8 : the creative art of executing aesthetic or functional designs studied design in college Synonyms Verb aim allow [chiefly Southern & Midland] aspire calculate contemplate go [chiefly Southern & Midland] intend look mean meditate plan propose purport purpose Noun arrangement blueprint game game plan ground plan master plan plan program project road map scheme strategy system See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb A team of engineers designed the new engine. Who designed the book's cover? He designed the chair to adjust automatically. They thought they could design the perfect crime. design a strategy for battle Noun There are problems with the design of the airplane's landing gear. I like the design of the textbook. I love the sculpture's design. The machine had a flawed design. the design and development of new products Correcting mistakes is part of the design process. a number of design concepts See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb In what ways can design inform or help conversations around the climate? Leah Dolan, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 But what’s notable this year is that Nvidia beat the competition with its new H100 Tensor Core Graphics Processing Units, which are based on an A.I.-specific chip design the company calls Hopper. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Their input helped officials design final versions of both online and paper forms with simplified language and minimal text on the page. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 The data the city collects helps it to manage the flow of tourists at crowded attractions, optimize parking spaces and design new road networks. Josh Chin, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Rapier was not only fully aware of the political activity conducted for the benefit of WellMed but took an active role by helping design many of the political messages, Gutierrez said. Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Aug. 2022 In the first episode of the new season, host Tamara Day and her dad will help a recent widow, who loves to cook for her family, design her dream kitchen. al, 25 Aug. 2022 With a background as a multidisciplinary artist, Cohen approaches design through a visual lens that plays with composition, color, and form in an approachable way. Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022 High-definition television has changed the way set decorators design a scene, because viewers now can see every detail, Baseman said. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 Noun Learn the basic principles of floral design and create your own table arrangement. oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 Wood paneling is a key feature of midcentury modern design. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 As America’s use of sanctions grows, such efforts have become a booming field of public-policy design and, occasionally, bold experiments. Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2022 The estimated cost of the project design is in the $35,000 range. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Each designer incorporated different elements of contemporary coastal design into the space, according to the publication, using pops of color, pattern and texture to make the home stand out with both functionality and beauty. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Everything from the soft curves in the white walls to the plants and stone floors were just breathtaking—a reminder of the genius of design when in harmony with nature. Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022 But also the many tools of interactive design, like a first-generation iPod and Susan Kare’s sketchbook of icons for the original Apple Macintosh. WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 And there is a thriving industry in selling the mythology of sneaker design. New York Times, 10 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English, to outline, indicate, mean, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French designer to designate, from Medieval Latin designare, from Latin, to mark out, from de- + signare to mark — more at sign First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3 Noun 1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing design graphic design interior design by design intelligent design co-design graphic design interior design by design intelligent design co-design Kids Definition design 1 of 2 verb de·sign di-ˈzīn designed; designing 1 : to think up and plan out in the mind Our engineers have designed a new engine. 2 : to set apart for or have as a special purpose : intend The Web site is designed for fun. 3 : to make a pattern or sketch of She designs clothes. design 2 of 2 noun 1 : an arrangement of parts in a structure or a work of art The design of the house suits a large family. 2 : the art or process of planning and creating something His job is Web page design. 3 : a sketch, model, or plan of something made or to be made Architects studied the design for the building. 4 : a decorative pattern 5 : plan entry 1 sense 1, scheme 6 : a planned intention As if by design, they both stopped at the same spot … Jerry Spinelli, Maniac Magee 7 : a secret purpose : plot I know you have designs on my money. Medical Definition design noun de·sign di-ˈzīn : a plan or protocol for carrying out or accomplishing something (especially a scientific experiment) also : the process of preparing this designed 1 of 2 adjective as in intended Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance intended planned considered calculated studied deliberate advised intentional willed set purposeful conscious measured voluntary weighed purposive knowing premeditated reasoned thoughtful wilful witting willful optional volunteer prepense premeditative elective discretionary Antonyms & Near Antonyms chance inadvertent unwitting unintentional nondeliberate necessary accidental incidental random haphazard forced required ordered mandatory sudden compulsory nonpurposive aimless purposeless impetuous desultory abrupt obligatory hit-or-miss involuntary casual spontaneous coerced instinctive impromptu nonelective extemporaneous unpremeditated impulsive unforced See More designed 2 of 2 verb past tense of design 1 as in planned to have in mind as a purpose or goal early on she had designed to a top position in a major insurance company Synonyms & Similar Words intended planned aimed meant proposed hoped contemplated tried looked went purposed calculated wished purported aspired attempted allowed meditated considered figured on plotted dreamed endeavored struggled performed executed strove accomplished debated pondered achieved strived schemed effected dreamt mulled (over) 2 as in prepared to work out the details of (something) in advance the foreman designed a better layout for the factory floor to improve efficiency Synonyms & Similar Words planned prepared organized arranged devised plotted calculated shaped choreographed outlined charted projected budgeted intended drafted blueprinted framed aimed laid out mapped (out) conspired schemed (out) strategized (about) contemplated contrived meant sketched intrigued concerted figured premeditated machinated had on got up meditated put up
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