design

Noun

• the creation of something in the mind

• a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
  • the design of a building
    

• 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
    

• a decorative or artistic work
  • the coach had a design on the doors
    

• something intended as a guide for making something else
  • a blueprint for a house
    
  • a pattern for a skirt
    

• an arrangement scheme
  • the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult
    
  • it was an excellent design for living
    
  • a plan for seating guests
    

• 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
    

Verb

• intend or have as a purpose
  • She designed to go far in the world of business
    

• conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
  • She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
    

• create designs
  • Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
    

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
  • design a better mousetrap
    
  • plan the new wing of the museum
    

• create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
  • Chanel designed the famous suit
    

• plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
  • This room is not designed for work
    

• make or work out a plan for; devise
  • They contrived to murder their boss
    
  • design a new sales strategy
    
  • plan an attack
    

Related words

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