design

UK /dɪˈzaɪn/ US /dɪˈzaɪn/
noun 5verb 5

Definitions

noun

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

4

The composition of a work of art.

5

Intention or plot.

We have designs on winning the league next season.

To be hateful of the truth by design.

verb

1

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 […]

2

To plan (to do something).

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

3

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.

4

To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.

5

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.

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