Design — synonyms, definition

1. design (Noun)

adjustment agreement aim ambition arrangement artifice artwork aspiration badge blueprint brand brief claim combination composition compromise conception contemplation contraption contrivance • • •

design (Noun) — The act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch, outline or plan). ex. "he contributed to the design of a new instrument"

design (Noun) — An arrangement scheme. ex. "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult" ex. "it was an excellent design for living"

design (Noun) — Something intended as a guide for making something else. ex. "a design for a house"

design (Noun) — A decorative or artistic work. ex. "the coach had a design on the doors"

design (Noun) — An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. ex. "he made no secret of his designs"

design (Noun) — A preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something. ex. "the design of a building"

design (Noun) — The creation of something in the mind.

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2. design (Verb)

aim anticipate arrange carve cast chisel coin combine compose conceive concoct consolidate construct contemplate contrive create dedicate delineate depict destine • • •

design (Verb) — Make or work out a plan for; devise. ex. "design a new sales strategy"

design (Verb) — Plan something for a specific role, purpose or effect. ex. "This room is not designed for work"

design (Verb) — Create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner. ex. "Chanel designed the famous suit"

design (Verb) — Make a design of in systematic, often graphic form. ex. "design a better mousetrap"

design (Verb) — Create designs. ex. "Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"

design (Verb) — Conceive or fashion in the mind; invent. ex. "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day"

design (Verb) — Intend or have as a purpose. ex. "She designed to go far in the world of business"

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3. design (US)

casting frame image impression mold reproduction