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design

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzaɪn/

The English word “design” has 12 meanings listed here.

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.
  3. A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
  4. The composition of a work of art.
  5. Intention or plot.
  6. The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
  7. The art of designing

verb

  1. To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
  2. To plan (to do something).
  3. To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
  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.

Etymology

From Middle English designen, from Old French designer, from Latin designō (“to mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive”), from de- (or dis-) + signō (“to mark”), from signum (“mark”). Doublet of designate.

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