Design — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Design
Design (verb)
- to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan, devise, contrive
- to conceive and plan out in the mind
- to have as a purpose, intend
Design (noun)
- a particular purpose or intention held in view by an individual or group
- deliberate purposive planning
- a mental project or scheme in which means to an end are laid down
Design (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
"she always achieves her objective by design rather than by luck"
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a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
"the thief had devised an elaborate design to get the invaluable artwork"
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something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
"my design in writing to you is to ask for your support"
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a unit of decoration that is repeated all over something (as a fabric)
"the curtains have a lovely floral design"
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the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
"the design of the building's lobby encourages the free flow of traffic"
Design (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to have in mind as a purpose or goal
"early on she had designed to a top position in a major insurance company"
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to work out the details of (something) in advance
"the foreman designed a better layout for the factory floor to improve efficiency"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Design
The most common words with a similar meaning to Design:
Near Antonyms of Design
Word Forms of Design
Inflections: designed, designing, designs
Derived words: designedly (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Design
Middle English, to outline, indicate, mean, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French designer to designate, from Medieval Latin designare, from Latin, to mark out, from de- + signare to mark sign
First known use: 14th centuryt
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Design
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 4
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 4
- Topics: Work & Jobs
Words & Phrases Containing Design
Frequently Asked Questions about Design
What does "Design" mean?
"Design" means to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan, devise, contrive. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan, devise, contrive. It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Design"?
Other words for "Design" include arrangement, blueprint, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan and program. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Design" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Design"?
There are 165 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Design". Common alternatives include arrangement, blueprint, game, game plan, ground plan, master plan, plan, program, project and road map.
How do you use "Design" in a sentence?
Examples of "Design" in a sentence: "she always achieves her objective by design rather than by luck"; "the thief had devised an elaborate design to get the invaluable artwork"; "my design in writing to you is to ask for your support".
Is "Design" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Design" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Design" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Design" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Design"?
"Design" is pronounced /di-ˈzīn/ and divided into syllables as de·sign.
What is the origin of the word "Design"?
"Design" comes from Middle English, to outline, indicate, mean, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French designer to designate, from Medieval Latin designare, from Latin, to mark out, from de- + signare to mark sign. First known use: 14th centuryt.