Definition: the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
Usage: he contributed to the design of a new instrument
Main entry: design, figure, pattern
Definition: a decorative or artistic work
Usage: the coach had a design on the doors
Main entry: design
Definition: a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
Usage: the design of a building
Main entry: conception, design, invention, excogitation, innovation
Definition: the creation of something in the mind
Definition: an arrangement scheme
Usage: the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult; it was an excellent design for living; a plan for seating guests
Main entry: design, blueprint, pattern
Definition: something intended as a guide for making something else
Usage: a blueprint for a house; a pattern for a skirt
Main entry: design, purpose, aim, intent, intention
Definition: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Usage: his intent was to provide a new translation; good intentions are not enough; it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs; he made no secret of his designs
Main entry: design
Definition: intend or have as a purpose
Usage: She designed to go far in the world of business
Main entry: design
Definition: plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
Usage: This room is not designed for work
Main entry: design
Definition: conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
Usage: She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
Main entry: contrive, design, project, plan
Definition: make or work out a plan for; devise
Usage: They contrived to murder their boss; design a new sales strategy; plan an attack
Definition: make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
Usage: design a better mousetrap; plan the new wing of the museum
Main entry: design
Definition: create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
Usage: Chanel designed the famous suit
Main entry: design
Definition: create designs
Usage: Dupont designs for the house of Chanel