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'design' - used as a noun
1. 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
2. an arrangement scheme
the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
it was an excellent design for living
3. something intended as a guide for making something else
4. a decorative or artistic work
the coach had a design on the doors
5. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
he made no secret of his designs
6. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
the design of a building
7. the creation of something in the mind

'design' - used as a verb
8. make or work out a plan for; devise
design a new sales strategy
9. design something for a specific role or purpose or effect
This room is not designed for work
10. create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
Chanel designed the famous suit
11. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
design a better mousetrap
12. create designs
Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
13. conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
14. intend or have as a purpose
She designed to go far in the world of business

derived forms
1. Design / Plural
designs
2. Design / Past
designed
3. Design / Third Person
designs
4. Design / Present Participle
designing
Variations of 'design'
 
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