Meaning & Definition of word "Designing"

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    Designing

    /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

    noun:

    • 1. the art or process of creating a design.
      • Example: Her job involves designing for various clients across the industry.
    • 2. a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of something before it is made.
      • Example: The architect's designing of the building was innovative and practical.

    verb:

    • 1. the act of creating or developing a plan or design for something.
      • Example: She is designing a new logo for the company.
    • 2. the process of deciding how something will look or function.
      • Example: He is designing a user-friendly interface for the software.
    • 3. to create or fashion according to a particular plan or purpose.
      • Example: They are designing a new apartment complex to accommodate families.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'designer', from Latin 'designare' meaning 'to mark out, devise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    designing a plan:

    Creating a structured approach to achieve a goal.

    designing for success:

    Planning with the intention of achieving a successful outcome.

    Related Words

    designer:

    A person who plans the form or structure of something.

    design:

    A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of an object.

    Slang Meanings of designing

    Meaning: To concoct or devise something in a clever or intricate way.

    Example Sentence: He was just designing ways to avoid work.

    Meaning: To create something stylish or visually appealing.

    Example Sentence: She always knows how to design her outfits to stand out.