Design (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
An arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
A preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; "the design of a building".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
The creation of something in the mind.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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- The artist's design for the sculpture had been brewing in her mind for months before she finally started working on it.
- Her design for the new restaurant's layout was a complex web of different zones and traffic flow.
- The company's design team spent weeks brainstorming and refining their design for the new product.
- In her mind, she had a clear design for the perfect dream home, complete with sprawling gardens and a private lake.
- The architect's design for the skyscraper was a blend of modern and sustainable elements.
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Meaning 6
A decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.