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