design

phonetic symbol: / dɪzáɪn / 

design - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
e.g.)
・he contributed to the design of a new instrument
designing

[ noun ]
■ a decorative or artistic work
e.g.)
・the coach had a design on the doors
figure , pattern

[ noun ]
■ a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
e.g.)
・the design of a building

[ noun ]
■ the creation of something in the mind
conception , excogitation , innovation , invention

[ noun ]
■ an arrangement scheme
e.g.)
・the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
・it was an excellent design for living
plan

[ noun ]
■ something intended as a guide for making something else
blueprint , pattern

[ noun ]
■ an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
e.g.)
・he made no secret of his designs
aim , intent , intention , purpose

[ verb ]
■ intend or have as a purpose
e.g.)
・She designed to go far in the world of business

[ verb ]
■ plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
e.g.)
・This room is not designed for work

[ verb ]
■ conceive or fashion in the mind
■ invent
e.g.)
・She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day

[ verb ]
■ make or work out a plan for
■ devise
e.g.)
・design a new sales strategy
contrive , plan , project

[ verb ]
■ make a design of
■ plan out in systematic, often graphic form
e.g.)
・design a better mousetrap
plan

[ verb ]
■ create the design for
■ create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
e.g.)
・Chanel designed the famous suit

[ verb ]
■ create designs
e.g.)
・Dupont designs for the house of Chanel

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