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In some senses, design is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
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.
A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.
A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
We're working on some new designs for our range of summer shirts
The composition of a work of art.
Intention or plot.
We have designs on winning the league next season.
To be hateful of the truth by design.
verb
To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
He always designs gaming laptops from 4:00 pm to 1:00 am.
She designed his retirement from the Royal Irish Artillery, and had negociated an immediate berth for him on the Staff of the Commander of the Forces, and a prospective one in the household of Lord Townshend […]
To plan (to do something).
The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.
To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
he looks not below the Moon, but hath designed the regiment of sublunary affairs unto inferiour deputations.
He was designed to the study of the law.
To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.
To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.
We shall see / Justice design the victor's chivalry.
Meet me to-morrow where the master / And this fraternity shall design.