design meaning and definition

DESIGN noun

Definition of design (noun)

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"
   • synonyms: designing
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"
   • synonyms: plan
3. something intended as a guide for making something else
   • "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"
   • synonyms: blueprint, pattern
4. a decorative or artistic work
   • "the coach had a design on the doors"
   • synonyms: figure, pattern
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"
   • synonyms: aim, intent, intention, purpose
6. a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
   • "the design of a building"
7. the creation of something in the mind
   • synonyms: conception, excogitation, innovation, invention

DESIGN verb

Definition of design (verb)

1. make or work out a plan for; devise
   • "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
   • synonyms: contrive, plan, project
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"
   • synonyms: plan
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"