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design

n. C / U
A1 Beginner Oxford US //dɪˈzaɪn// UK //dɪzˈaɪn// de·sign Academic Archaic General-service

n. a plan or drawing that shows how something will look and work before it is built. It can also mean the general art of planning and creating things.

n. a plan or specification for the construction of an object or system, or the result of that plan in the form of a product. It also refers broadly to the art and practice of creating such plans.


SIMPLE

The new phone has a beautiful and simple design.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect presented a modern design for the library, featuring large windows to let in natural light.

COMPLEX

The software's modular design allows developers to update individual components without disrupting the entire system's functionality, significantly reducing maintenance downtime.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English designen, from Old French designer, from Latin designō (“to mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive”), from de- (or dis-) + signō (“to mark”), from signum (“mark”). Doublet of designate.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general practice or field of study; countable when referring to a specific plan, pattern, or arrangement.

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