design

(noun) the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan). Synonyms: designing. Example: "He contributed to the design of a new instrument."

(noun) an arrangement scheme. Synonyms: plan. Examples: "The awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult." "It was an excellent design for living." "A plan for seating guests."

(noun) something intended as a guide for making something else. Synonyms: blueprint, pattern. Examples: "A blueprint for a house." "A pattern for a skirt."

(noun) a decorative or artistic work. Synonyms: pattern, figure. Example: "The coach had a design on the doors."

(noun) an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. Synonyms: purpose, intent, intention, aim. Examples: "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."

(noun) a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something. Example: "The design of a building."

(noun) the creation of something in the mind. Synonyms: invention, innovation, excogitation, conception.

(verb) make or work out a plan for; devise. Synonyms: plan, project, contrive. Examples: "They contrived to murder their boss." "Design a new sales strategy." "Plan an attack."

(verb) plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect. Example: "This room is not designed for work."

(verb) create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner. Example: "Chanel designed the famous suit."

(verb) make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form. Synonyms: plan. Examples: "Design a better mousetrap." "Plan the new wing of the museum."

(verb) create designs. Example: "Dupont designs for the house of chanel."

(verb) conceive or fashion in the mind; invent. Example: "She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day."

(verb) intend or have as a purpose. Example: "She designed to go far in the world of business."