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Meaning of design

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

design

Pronunciation:/dɪˈzaɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.

  2. A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.

  3. A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.

  4. The composition of a work of art.

verb

Definitions

  1. To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

  2. To plan (to do something).

    Example: The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.

  3. To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.

  4. To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.