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English
Etymology
From Old French designer < Latin designare (“to mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive”) < de- (or dis-) + signare (“to mark”) < signum (“mark”).
Pronunciation
Noun
design (plural designs)
- A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
- A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
- The composition of a work of art.
- Intention or plot.
- M. Le Page Du Pratz, History of Louisisana (PG), p. 40
- I give it you without any other design than to shew you that I reckon nothing dear to me, when I want to do you a pleasure.
- M. Le Page Du Pratz, History of Louisisana (PG), p. 40
- The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
- The art of designing
- Danish design of furniture is world-famous.
Related terms
Verb
to design (third-person singular simple present designs, present participle designing, simple past and past participle designed)
- To lay out or plan.
Translations
intention
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External links
- design in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- design in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- design at OneLook Dictionary Search
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Finnish
Noun
design
Declension
Declension of design (type risti)
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Italian
Etymology
English
Noun
design m. inv.
- design (industrial)
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