design

Definitions

1. noun

   A plan that says what something must do and how it should work.

   Examples

   • The team made a clear design before writing any code.
   • The design of the new language is still changing.
2. noun

   A plan for how a building or object will be made.

   Examples

   • The first design of the park was too expensive.
   • The architect showed us the design for the house.
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3. noun

   A pattern used on something, such as clothes or a rug.

   Examples

   • We are working on new designs for summer shirts.
   • The rug had a pretty flower design.
4. noun

   The way the parts of an artwork are arranged.

   Examples

   • The painting's design balances color and light well.
   • Critics praised the design of the whole piece of music.
5. noun

   A secret plan or aim.

   Examples

   • We have designs on winning the league next season.
   • He had designs on his friend's job.
6. noun

   The shape or look of an object.

   Examples

   • The building has a modern design.
   • The car's smooth design attracted attention everywhere.
7. noun

   The job or skill of planning how things look and work.

   Examples

   • Danish furniture design is famous around the world.
   • She studied design at art school.
8. verb

   To plan and make something.

   Examples

   • She designs clothes for a big company.
   • He designs video games for a living.
9. verb

   To plan to do something, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • The king designed to send an expedition overseas.
   • She designed to leave the company by the end of the year.
10. verb

    To choose someone for a job or purpose, in old-fashioned use.

    Examples

    • He was designed to the study of law.
    • The boy was designed for the church.