What does "designed" mean?

1. (created a plan) planned or made a drawing of how something should be built or look. 2. (made for a purpose) made or planned for a specific reason or use. 3. (planned in advance) planned or intended to happen in a certain way.

designed

v. · adj.

US //dɪˈzaɪnd// UK //dɪzˈaɪnd// de·signed

1 created a plan (v.)
A2 Elementary

planned or made a drawing of how something should be built or look.

the past tense of 'design', referring to the act of conceiving and planning the creation of an object or system.

Example

The architect designed the new library to have plenty of natural light.

Example

The engineering team designed the bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions while maintaining its aesthetic appeal.
2 made for a purpose (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

made or planned for a specific reason or use.

created according to a specific plan or intended for a particular function.

Example

This chair is designed to help people with back pain sit comfortably.

Example

The software is specifically designed to streamline the workflow of small businesses without requiring extensive technical training.
- intended
- tailored
- purposed
- accidental
- random

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3 planned in advance (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal

planned or intended to happen in a certain way.

intended or planned; often used in formal or slightly dated contexts to describe a predetermined outcome.

Example

The meeting was designed to be a short update, but it lasted two hours.

Example

The policy was designed to reduce urban congestion, though its implementation faced significant political opposition.
- unintentional