Definition of "design" in English

noun

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.

   • The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.

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

   • We're working on some new designs for our range of summer shirts

4. The composition of a work of art.

5. Intention or plot.

   • We have designs on winning the league next season.
   • To be hateful of the truth by design.

6. The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.

7. The art of designing

   • Danish furniture design is world-famous.

verb

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

   • He always designs gaming laptops from 4:00 pm to 1:00 am.

2. (obsolete, intransitive) To plan (to do something).

   • The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.

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

4. (obsolete, transitive) To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.

5. To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.