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DESIGN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
Example:
he contributed to the design of a new instrument
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):
creating by mental acts (the act of creating something by thinking)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):
planning (the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise)
Derivation:
design (plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect)
design (make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A decorative or artistic work
Example:
the coach had a design on the doors
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):
decoration; ornament; ornamentation (something used to beautify)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):
marking (a pattern of marks)
weave (pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric)
triskele; triskelion (a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center)
tetraskele; tetraskelion (a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center)
tattoo (a design on the skin made by tattooing)
sunburst (a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it)
screen saver ((computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time)
pyrograph (a design produced by pyrography)
polka dot (design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots)
motif; motive (a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration)
mihrab ((Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca)
mandala (any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation)
linocut (a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum)
herringbone; herringbone pattern (a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery)
emblem (special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.)
device (any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery))
decal; decalcomania (either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface)
damascene (a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel)
bear claw (an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery)
argyle; argyll (a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland)
Derivation:
design (create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner)
design (create designs)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something
Example:
the design of a building
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):
sketch; study (preliminary drawing for later elaboration)
Derivation:
design (plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect)
design (make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form)
Sense 4
Meaning:
The creation of something in the mind
Synonyms:
conception; design; excogitation; innovation; invention
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):
creative thinking; creativeness; creativity (the ability to create)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):
concoction (the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose)
contrivance (the faculty of contriving; inventive skill)
Derivation:
design (make or work out a plan for; devise)
design (make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form)
Sense 5
Meaning:
An arrangement scheme
Example:
a plan for seating guests
Synonyms:
design; plan
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):
arrangement; organisation; organization; system (an organized structure for arranging or classifying)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):
hotel plan; meal plan (a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel)
snare; trap (something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares)
layout (a plan or design of something that is laid out)
configuration; constellation (an arrangement of parts or elements)
Derivation:
design (plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect)
design (make or work out a plan for; devise)
Sense 6
Meaning:
Something intended as a guide for making something else
Example:
a pattern for a skirt
Synonyms:
blueprint; design; pattern
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):
plan; program; programme (a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished)
Sense 7
Meaning:
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example:
he made no secret of his designs
Synonyms:
aim; design; intent; intention; purpose
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):
end; goal (the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):
idea; mind (your intention; what you intend to do)
cross-purpose (a contrary aim)
final cause ((philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process)
sake (the purpose of achieving or obtaining)
view (purpose; the phrase 'with a view to' means 'with the intention of' or 'for the purpose of')
will (a fixed and persistent intent or purpose)
Derivation:
design (intend or have as a purpose)
design (conceive or fashion in the mind; invent)
design (make or work out a plan for; devise)
II. (verb)
Verb forms
Present simple: I / you / we / they design ... he / she / it designs
Past simple: designed
Past participle: designed
-ing form: designing
Sense 1
Meaning:
Intend or have as a purpose
Example:
She designed to go far in the world of business
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):
intend; mean; think (have in mind as a purpose)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Derivation:
design (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
Example:
This room is not designed for work
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):
designate; destine; intend; specify (design or destine)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s something PP
Derivation:
design (an arrangement scheme)
design (a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something)
design (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan))
Sense 3
Meaning:
Conceive or fashion in the mind; invent
Example:
She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day
Classified under:
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):
conceive; conceptualise; conceptualize; gestate (have the idea for)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Derivation:
design (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Make or work out a plan for; devise
Example:
plan an attack
Synonyms:
contrive; design; plan; project
Classified under:
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):
create by mental act; create mentally (create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "design"):
plot (devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet))
concert (contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement)
map; map out (plan, delineate, or arrange in detail)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Sentence examples:
Did he design his major works over a short period of time?
They design the cape
Derivation:
design (the creation of something in the mind)
design (an arrangement scheme)
design (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)
Sense 5
Meaning:
Make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form
Example:
plan the new wing of the museum
Synonyms:
design; plan
Classified under:
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):
create by mental act; create mentally (create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "design"):
engineer (design as an engineer)
redesign (design anew, make a new design for)
blueprint; draft; draught (make a blueprint of)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Derivation:
designing (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan))
designer (someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings))
design (the creation of something in the mind)
design (a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something)
design (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan))
Sense 6
Meaning:
Create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
Example:
Chanel designed the famous suit
Classified under:
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):
create; make (create by artistic means)
Verb group:
design (create designs)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "design"):
cut; tailor (style and tailor in a certain fashion)
make up (devise or compose)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Sentence example:
Did he design his major works over a short period of time?
Derivation:
design (a decorative or artistic work)
designer (someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings))
designer (someone who designs clothing)
designing (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan))
Sense 7
Meaning:
Create designs
Example:
Dupont designs for the house of Chanel
Classified under:
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):
create; make (create by artistic means)
Verb group:
design (create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
Sentence example:
Did he design his major works over a short period of time?
Derivation:
design (a decorative or artistic work)
designer (someone who designs clothing)
designer (a person who specializes in interior design)
Context examples:
But I hope your friend's accounts have been exaggerated; and if such a design is known beforehand, proper measures will undoubtedly be taken by government to prevent its coming to effect.
(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)
The identifier assigned to a particular design of a device.
(Model Number, NCI Thesaurus)
I set up my sail, the wind being fair, with a design to reach the nearest of those islands, which I made a shift to do, in about three hours.
(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)
A style or design of an item.
(Model, NCI Thesaurus)
A mechanical device designed to blend materials or an electronic device designed to blend signals.
(Mixer Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)
A rationally designed, orally available, Class 1-selective, small molecule, 2-aminobenzamide HDAC inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity.
(Mocetinostat, NCI Thesaurus)
One of a number of genetically-engineered adenoviruses designed to insert a gene of interest into a eukaryotic cell where the gene of interest is subsequently expressed.
(Adenovirus Vector, NCI Thesaurus)
This agent was designed to stimulate host immune responses against tumor cells that express CEA.
(ALVAC-CEA (6D)-B7.1 Vaccine, NCI Thesaurus)
An electronic device designed to take an input signal and output an increased signal strength.
(Amplifier Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)
A study design which includes a prospectively planned opportunity for modification of one or more specified aspects of the study design and/or hypotheses based on analysis of data, usually interim data.
(Adaptive Design, NCI Thesaurus)
