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(noun) designing
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
a decorative or artistic work
the coach had a design on the doors
(noun) conception, invention, excogitation, innovation
the creation of something in the mind
(noun) plan
an arrangement scheme
the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult; it was an excellent design for living; a plan for seating guests
something intended as a guide for making something else
a blueprint for a house; a pattern for a skirt
(noun) purpose, aim, intent, intention
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
(verb) contrive, project, plan
make or work out a plan for; devise
They contrived to murder their boss; design a new sales strategy; plan an attack
(verb) plan
make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
design a better mousetrap; plan the new wing of the museum