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Definition & Meaning of "design"in English

to design
01

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced 

Transitive: to design sth
to design definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
design
3rd person singular
designs
Present participle
designing
Past simple
designed
Past participle
designed
Examples
The architect often designs modern homes with sustainable features. 
02

to create a plan or layout for something 

Transitive: to design a plan or layout
to design definition and meaning
Examples
She designed a blueprint for the new building. 
03

to imagine, think about, or plan something mentally 

Transitive: to design sth
to design definition and meaning
Examples
Before starting the project, he designed the workflow in his head. 
04

to create or plan something with a specific function or purpose in mind 

Ditransitive: to design sth to do sth
Examples
This app was designed to help users track their fitness goals. 
05

to create a drawing, pattern, or sketch to represent or plan something 

Transitive: to design a drawing or pattern
Examples
She designed a beautiful pattern for the new wallpaper collection. 
06

to plan or intend to do something 

Transitive: to design to do sth
Examples
He designed to start his own business after finishing his degree. 
07

to engage in the act of creating, planning, or sketching 

Intransitive
Examples
She loves to design in her free time, experimenting with new patterns. 
Design
01

the act or process of drawing or making an outline or sketch in order to show how something works or how it is built 

design definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
designs
Examples
The car's design was inspired by nature. 
02

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration 

design definition and meaning
Examples
The wallpaper has a detailed floral design in soft colors. 
03

a preparatory sketch or drawing that shows how something works or how it looks after being completed 

design definition and meaning
04

an arrangement scheme 

05

a plan or drawing according to which something is made 

06

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 

07

the creation of something in the mind 

08

the work or industry focused on creating plans or drawings for something to look good or function well 

Examples
She studied design at a top university. 
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