26984 words

design

21 definitions • 40 examples
1
to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes or buildings:

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to intend:

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be designed for This dictionary is designed for advanced learners of English.
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a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work and look:

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design for Have you seen the designs for the new shopping centre?
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the art of making plans or drawings for something:

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She's an expert on kitchen/software design.
He's studying design in Paris.
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the way in which something is planned and made:

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design of I don't like the design of this sofa.
in design The building was originally Victorian in design.
design fault a serious design fault
design feature The car has some excellent design features.
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a pattern used to decorate something:

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a floral/abstract design
design on I like the design on your sweatshirt.
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I'm sure he ignored you by accident and not by design.
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plans, often ones that are not honest, to get something or someone for yourself:

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have designs on humorous I think Alan has designs on your job!
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to make or draw plans for something:

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[ T ] A famous engineer designed the new bridge.
[ I ] She designs for a dress manufacturer.
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to intend a result:

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a plan or drawing:

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[ C ] Have you seen the designs for the new lobby?
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Design is the skill of making plans or drawings for something:

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[ U ] She’s an expert in software design.
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Design is also the way in which something is arranged or shaped:

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[ U ] I like the design of this microwave oven.
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A design is also a pattern used to decorate something:

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a geometric design
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The details of the case are unclear, and this is by design (= intentional).
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plans to get something or someone for yourself, esp. secret or dishonest plans:
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to make or draw plans for something that will be produced:

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This dictionary is designed for people using English in a business situation.
be designed to do sth These measures are designed to reduce pollution.
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the way in which something is planned and made:

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I don't like the design of this control panel.
innovative/original design The innovative design of the product won several awards.
good/poor design
a serious design fault
The car has some excellent design features.
The building was originally Victorianin design.
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a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work and look:

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Have you seen the designs for the new shopping centre?
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the work of making plans or drawings for something:

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She works in software design.
He is studying interior design.
There are a lot of good opportunities in the area of web design.
The product was abandoned when it was still at the design stage.

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