design
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
Similar word(s): designing
Definition categories: act
2. an arrangement scheme
- the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
- it was an excellent design for living
Similar word(s): plan
Definition categories: thought, arrangement, organisation, organization, system
3. something intended as a guide for making something else
Similar word(s): blueprint, pattern
Definition categories: thought, plan, program, programme
4. a decorative or artistic work
- the coach had a design on the doors
Similar word(s): figure, pattern
Definition categories: man–made, decoration, ornament, ornamentation
5. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- he made no secret of his designs
Similar word(s): aim, intent, intention, purpose
Definition categories: thought, end, goal
6. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
- the design of a building
Definition categories: man–made, sketch, study
7. the creation of something in the mind
Similar word(s): conception, excogitation, innovation, invention
Definition categories: thought, creativeness, creativity
Sentences with design as a noun:
- Danish furniture design is world-famous.
verb
1. make or work out a plan for; devise
- design a new sales strategy
Similar word(s): contrive, plan, project
Definition categories: creation
2. plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
- This room is not designed for work
Definition categories: cognition, designate, destine, intend, specify
3. create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
- Chanel designed the famous suit
Definition categories: creation, create, make
4. make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
- design a better mousetrap
Similar word(s): plan
Definition categories: creation
5. create designs
- Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
Definition categories: creation, create, make
6. conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
- She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
Definition categories: creation, conceive, conceptualise, conceptualize, gestate
7. intend or have as a purpose
- She designed to go far in the world of business
Definition categories: cognition, intend, mean, think
Sentences with design as a verb:
- Primitive people believe that gods designed the Earth and humans.