design

Meanings

• 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"
• an arrangement scheme
  • "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"
  • "it was an excellent design for living"
• something intended as a guide for making something else
• a decorative or artistic work
  • "the coach had a design on the doors"
• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  • "he made no secret of his designs"
• a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
  • "the design of a building"
• the creation of something in the mind
• make or work out a plan for; devise
  • "design a new sales strategy"
• plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
  • "This room is not designed for work"
• create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
  • "Chanel designed the famous suit"
• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
  • "design a better mousetrap"
• create designs
  • "Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"
• conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
  • "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day"
• intend or have as a purpose
  • "She designed to go far in the world of business"

Synonyms

aim, blueprint, conception, contrive, designing, excogitation, figure, innovation, intent, intention, invention, pattern, plan, project, purpose