Word
designed
Phoneticsde·signed, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈzaɪnd/
UK/dɪzˈaɪnd/
Definitions
01created a plan
A2 · Elementary
v. planned or made a drawing of how something should be built or look.
v. the past tense of 'design', referring to the act of conceiving and planning the creation of an object or system.
“The architect designed the new library to have plenty of natural light.”
“The engineering team designed the bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions while maintaining its aesthetic appeal.”
02made for a purpose
B1 · Intermediate
adj. made or planned for a specific reason or use.
adj. created according to a specific plan or intended for a particular function.
“This chair is designed to help people with back pain sit comfortably.”
“The software is specifically designed to streamline the workflow of small businesses without requiring extensive technical training.”
Antonyms
03planned in advance
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. planned or intended to happen in a certain way.
adj. intended or planned; often used in formal or slightly dated contexts to describe a predetermined outcome.
“The meeting was designed to be a short update, but it lasted two hours.”
“The policy was designed to reduce urban congestion, though its implementation faced significant political opposition.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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