Dictionary definition · design
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"
- something intended as a guide for making something else"a blueprint for a house"
- 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"his intent was to provide a new translation"
- a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something"the design of a building"
verb
- make or work out a plan for; devise"They contrived to murder their boss"
- 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"
- 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"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).