design

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/dɪˈzaɪn/]

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1. design (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

Example: The Wikilambda developers charmingly admit that they are not very experienced in language design.

2. design (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.

Example: The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.

3. design (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.

Example: We're working on some new designs for our range of summer shirts

4. design (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

Example: comments designed to chip away at my self-esteem

5. design (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To plan (to do something).

Example: The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.

6. design (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.

Example: he looks not below the Moon, but hath designed the regiment of sublunary affairs unto inferiour deputations.

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