A basic scheme or pattern that affects and controls function or development: the overall design of an epic poem.
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A drawing or sketch.
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A graphic representation, especially a detailed plan for construction or manufacture.
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A plan; a project. See Synonyms at plan.
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A reasoned purpose; an intent: It was her design to set up practice on her own as soon as she was qualified.
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verb-transitive
To conceive or fashion in the mind; invent: design a good excuse for not attending the conference.
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To create or contrive for a particular purpose or effect: a game designed to appeal to all ages.
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To create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner.
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To formulate a plan for; devise: designed a marketing strategy for the new product.
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To have as a goal or purpose; intend.
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verb-intransitive
To create designs.
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To have a goal or purpose in mind.
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To make or execute plans.
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verb
To create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan.
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To conceive and plan out in the mind.
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To have as a purpose.
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To devise for a specific function or end.
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To indicate with a distinctive mark, sign, or name.
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