[ 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
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designing
[ noun ]
■ a decorative or artistic work
e.g.)
・the coach had a design on the doors
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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
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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
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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
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contrive
,
plan
,
project
[ verb ]
■ make a design of
■ plan out in systematic, often graphic form
e.g.)
・design a better mousetrap
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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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