design

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

make or work out a plan for; devise

They contrived to murder their boss

Sense 3 noun

an arrangement scheme

the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult

Sense 4 verb

plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

This room is not designed for work

Sense 5 noun

something intended as a guide for making something else

a blueprint for a house

Sense 6 verb

create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

Chanel designed the famous suit

Sense 7 noun

a decorative or artistic work

the coach had a design on the doors

Sense 8 verb

make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

design a better mousetrap

Sense 9 noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

his intent was to provide a new translation

Sense 10 verb

create designs

Dupont designs for the house of Chanel

Sense 11 noun

a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

the design of a building

Sense 12 verb

conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day

Sense 13 noun

the creation of something in the mind

Sense 14 verb

intend or have as a purpose

She designed to go far in the world of business