Definition of DESIGN

design

Plural: designs

Noun

  • 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"
  • an arrangement scheme
    • "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"
    • "it was an excellent design for living"
  • something intended as a guide for making something else
  • a decorative or artistic work
    • "the coach had a design on the doors"
  • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
    • "he made no secret of his designs"
  • a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
    • "the design of a building"
  • the creation of something in the mind
  • A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.
  • A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
  • A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
  • The composition of a work of art.
  • Intention or plot.
  • Intention or plot.
  • Malicious or malevolent intention.
  • The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
  • The art of designing

Verb

Verb Forms: designed, designing, designs

  • To plan and make a detailed drawing or blueprint of something.
  • make or work out a plan for; devise
    • "design a new sales strategy"
  • plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
    • "This room is not designed for work"
  • create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
    • "Chanel designed the famous suit"
  • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
    • "design a better mousetrap"
  • create designs
    • "Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"
  • conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
    • "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day"
  • intend or have as a purpose
    • "She designed to go far in the world of business"
  • To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
  • 1863, Sheridan Le Fanu, The House by the Churchyard
  • 1863, Sheridan Le Fanu, The House by the Churchyard: She designed his retirement from the Royal Irish Artillery, and had negociated an immediate berth for him on the Staff of the Commander of the Forces, and a prospective one in the household of Lord Townshend
  • She designed his retirement from the Royal Irish Artillery, and had negociated an immediate berth for him on the Staff of the Commander of the Forces, and a prospective one in the household of Lord Townshend
  • To plan (to do something).
  • To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
  • To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.
  • To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.

Examples

  • Danish furniture design is world-famous.
  • He always designs gaming laptops from 4:00 pm to 1:00 am.
  • He worked to DESIGN a layout of tiles that would create multiple scoring opportunities.
  • The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.
  • The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.
  • To be hateful of the truth by design.
  • To have evil designs.
  • We have designs on winning the league next season.
  • We're working on some new designs for our range of summer shirts

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English designen, from Old French designer, from Latin designō (“I mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive”), from de- (or dis-) + signō (“I mark”), from signum (“mark”). Doublet of designate.

Scrabble Score: 8

design: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
design: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
design: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

design: valid Words With Friends Word