Meaning & Definition of Design in English

1. The act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

• "He contributed to the design of a new instrument"

2. An arrangement scheme

• "The awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"

• "It was an excellent design for living"

• "A plan for seating guests"

3. Something intended as a guide for making something else

• "A blueprint for a house"

• "A pattern for a skirt"

4. A decorative or artistic work

• "The coach had a design on the doors"

5. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• "His intent was to provide a new translation"

• "Good intentions are not enough"

• "It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"

• "He made no secret of his designs"

6. A preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

• "The design of a building"

7. The creation of something in the mind

1. Make or work out a plan for

• Devise

• "They contrived to murder their boss"

• "Design a new sales strategy"

• "Plan an attack"

2. Plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

• "This room is not designed for work"

3. Create the design for

• Create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

• "Chanel designed the famous suit"

4. Make a design of

• Plan out in systematic, often graphic form

• "Design a better mousetrap"

• "Plan the new wing of the museum"

5. Create designs

• "Dupont designs for the house of chanel"

6. Conceive or fashion in the mind

• Invent

• "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day"

7. Intend or have as a purpose

• "She designed to go far in the world of business"