Definitions for Designdɪˈzaɪn

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

de•signdɪˈzaɪn(v.t.)

to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to be executed):
to design a new bridge.
to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully.
to intend for a definite purpose:
a scholarship designed for foreign students.
to form or conceive in the mind; contrive; plan:
The prisoner designed an intricate escape.
to assign in thought or intention; purpose:
to design to be a veterinarian.
(v.i.)to make drawings, preliminary sketches, or plans.
to plan and fashion the form and structure of an object, work of art, decorative scheme, etc.
(n.)an outline, sketch, or scheme of something to be executed or constructed, as a work of art or a building.
organization or structure of formal elements in a work of art; composition.
the combination of details or features of something executed or constructed: a pattern or motif:
the design of the master bedroom.
the design on a bracelet.
the art of designing. the art or profession of decorative design.
a plan or project:
a design for a new process.
a plot or intrigue.
designs, a hostile or aggressive project or scheme with evil or selfish motives:
to have designs on someone's property.
intention; purpose; end.

Origin of design:

1350–1400; ME < L dēsignāre to mark out

Princeton's WordNet

design, designing(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"
design, plan(noun)
an arrangement scheme
"the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"
blueprint, design, pattern(noun)
something intended as a guide for making something else
"a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"
design, pattern, figure(noun)
a decorative or artistic work
"the coach had a design on the doors"
purpose, intent, intention, aim, design(noun)
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
"his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
design(noun)
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
"the design of a building"
invention, innovation, excogitation, conception, design(verb)
the creation of something in the mind
plan, project, contrive, design(verb)
make or work out a plan for; devise
"They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
design(verb)
plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
"This room is not designed for work"
design(verb)
create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
"Chanel designed the famous suit"
design, plan(verb)
make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
"design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"
design(verb)
create designs
"Dupont designs for the house of Chanel"
design(verb)
conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
"She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day"
design(verb)
intend or have as a purpose
"She designed to go far in the world of business"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

design(noun)ɪˈzaɪn
how sth looks, is made, and functions, or a drawing showing this
good/poor building design; a design fault; the designs for the new offices
designɪˈzaɪn
the process or study of how things look, are made, and function
a course in art and design; a design specialist
designɪˈzaɪn
a pattern
cushions decorated with a modern design
designɪˈzaɪn
on purpose; = intentionally
His plays are confusing by design.
design(verb)ɪˈzaɪn
to make plans and drawings for how sth will look, be made, and function
I design car interiors.; jewelry designed by art students
designɪˈzaɪn
to be made or done for a specific purpose
new laws designed to improve data protection

Wiktionary

design(Noun)
A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
design(Noun)
A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
design(Noun)
The composition of a work of art.
design(Noun)
Intention or plot.
design(Noun)
The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
design(Noun)
The art of designing
Danish design of furniture is world-famous.
design(Verb)
To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
design(Verb)
To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

Webster Dictionary

Design(noun)
to draw preliminary outline or main features of; to sketch for a pattern or model; to delineate; to trace out; to draw
Design(noun)
to mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint
Design(noun)
to create or produce, as a work of art; to form a plan or scheme of; to form in idea; to invent; to project; to lay out in the mind; as, a man designs an essay, a poem, a statue, or a cathedral
Design(noun)
to intend or purpose; -- usually with for before the remote object, but sometimes with to
Design(verb)
to form a design or designs; to plan
Design(noun)
a preliminary sketch; an outline or pattern of the main features of something to be executed, as of a picture, a building, or a decoration; a delineation; a plan
Design(noun)
a plan or scheme formed in the mind of something to be done; preliminary conception; idea intended to be expressed in a visible form or carried into action; intention; purpose; -- often used in a bad sense for evil intention or purpose; scheme; plot
Design(noun)
specifically, intention or purpose as revealed or inferred from the adaptation of means to an end; as, the argument from design
Design(noun)
the realization of an inventive or decorative plan; esp., a work of decorative art considered as a new creation; conception or plan shown in completed work; as, this carved panel is a fine design, or of a fine design
Design(noun)
the invention and conduct of the subject; the disposition of every part, and the general order of the whole