DESIGN

DE ·SIGN 2 syllables

A1 · Beginner 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 8 ✅ valid word

Everyday English. Most learners know this.

noun
  1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
  2. an arrangement scheme
  3. something intended as a guide for making something else
  4. a decorative or artistic work

💬 Examples

  • "he contributed to the design of a new instrument"
  • "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"
  • "it was an excellent design for living"
  • "a blueprint for a house"

🔗 Similar words

designingplanblueprintpatternfigurepurpose
verb
  1. make or work out a plan for
  2. plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
  3. create the design for
  4. make a design of

💬 Examples

  • "devise"
  • "They contrived to murder their boss"
  • "This room is not designed for work"
  • "create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner"

🔗 Similar words

planprojectcontrive
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