Meaning & use

design

noun·Academic

A plan or drawing that shows how something will look, work, or be built.

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The architect presented three different designs for the new community center.

The car's sleek design won several awards for its innovative engineering.

A note on using this word

Design can refer to the finished pattern or plan itself, or, as a verb, to the process of creating that plan.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To plan or create something for a specific purpose, considering its function and appearance.

The team designed a lighter, more efficient engine for the new model.

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