Definition of design
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noun (n)
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) (noun.act)
Example: He contributed to the design of a new instrument.
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an arrangement scheme (noun.cognition)
Example: The awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult.
It was an excellent design for living.
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something intended as a guide for making something else (noun.cognition)
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a decorative or artistic work (noun.artifact)
Example: The coach had a design on the doors.
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)
Example: He made no secret of his designs.
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a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something (noun.artifact)
Example: The design of a building.
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the creation of something in the mind (noun.cognition)
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A preliminary sketch; an outline or pattern of the main features of something to be executed, as of a picture, a building, or a decoration; a delineation; a plan. (noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
make or work out a plan for; devise (verb.creation)
Example: Design a new sales strategy.
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plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect (verb.cognition)
Example: This room is not designed for work.
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create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (verb.creation)
Example: Chanel designed the famous suit.
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make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form (verb.creation)
Example: Design a better mousetrap.
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create designs (verb.creation)
Example: Dupont designs for the house of Chanel.
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conceive or fashion in the mind; invent (verb.creation)
Example: She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day.
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intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition)
Example: She designed to go far in the world of business.
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To draw preliminary outline or main features of; to sketch for a pattern or model; to delineate; to trace out; to draw. (verb)
source: webster1913
To form a design or designs; to plan. (verb)
source: webster1913
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