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designs

A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of an object before it is built. / A decorative pattern or motif on a surface. / A secret plan or a calculated intention, often with a negative or selfish motive. / To plan the look and function of something before it is made. / To intend for a specific purpose or user.
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: designspast: designedpp: designeding: designing

Countable when referring to specific blueprints or artistic patterns. Uncountable when referring to the general process of planning or the conceptual framework of a system.

Meanings

Noun

A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of an object before it is built.

The architect presented the designs for the new museum.

Noun

A secret plan or a calculated intention, often with a negative or selfish motive.

He had ulterior designs on the company's assets.

Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ something]

To plan the look and function of something before it is made.

She designs sustainable clothing for urban professionals.

Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ something]

To intend for a specific purpose or user.

This course is designed for beginners.

Examples

The architect presented the final designs for the new library.

The architect presented the final designs for the new library.

Business

I love the floral designs on this vintage wallpaper.

He has sinister designs on the company throne.

Detective

She designs high end jewelry for a boutique in Paris.

Business

This software is designed for beginners who have no coding experience.

This software is designed for beginners who have no coding experience.

The ancient temple features intricate geometric designs carved into the stone.

The ancient temple features intricate geometric designs carved into the stone.

History

I wonder if she has some hidden designs for our friendship.

I wonder if she has some hidden designs for our friendship.

Romance

The engineer designs a new propulsion system for the starship.

Fantasy

These chairs are designed to provide maximum lumbar support.

These chairs are designed to provide maximum lumbar support.

Health

Phrasal Verbs

design in

to incorporate a specific feature or element into a plan

The engineers decided to design in a backup power system for the hospital.

design out

to remove a potential flaw or unnecessary part during the planning stage

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