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design

1 design /dɪˈzaɪn/ verb
designs; designed; designing
1 design
/dɪˈzaɪn/
verb
designs; designed; designing
Britannica Dictionary definition of DESIGN
[+ object]
: to plan and make decisions about (something that is being built or created) : to create the plans, drawings, etc., that show how (something) will be made
: to plan and make (something) for a specific use or purpose usually used as (be) designed
: to think of (something, such as a plan) : to plan (something) in your mind
2 design /dɪˈzaɪn/ noun
plural designs
2 design
/dɪˈzaɪn/
noun
plural designs
Britannica Dictionary definition of DESIGN
: the way something has been made : the way the parts of something (such as a building, machine, book, etc.) are formed and arranged for a particular use, effect, etc.
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[noncount] : the process of planning how something will look, happen, be made, etc. : the process of designing something
see also interior design
[count] : a drawing of something that is being planned or created often + for
[count] : a decorative pattern that covers something : a repeating picture, shape, etc., on something
: something that you plan to do : intention
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have designs on

: to have a secret desire and plan to get (something)
formal + humorous : to want to date or have a sexual relationship with (someone)