Definitions of design
British English : design When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.They wanted to design a machine that was both attractive and practical.dɪˈzaɪn VERB
verb
- to work out the structure or form of (something), as by making a sketch, outline, pattern, or plans
- to plan and make (something) artistically or skilfully
- (transitive) to form or conceive in the mind; invent
- (transitive) to intend, as for a specific purpose; plan
- (transitive) (obsolete ) to mark out or designate
noun
- a plan, sketch, or preliminary drawing
- the arrangement or pattern of elements or features of an artistic or decorative work ⇒ the design of the desk is Chippendale
- a finished artistic or decorative creation
- the art of designing
- a plan, scheme, or project
- an end aimed at or planned for; intention; purpose
- (often plural; often followed by on or against) a plot or hostile scheme, often to gain possession of (something) by illegitimate means
- a coherent or purposeful pattern, as opposed to chaos ⇒ God's design appears in nature
- See argument from design