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DESIGN

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

Example:

he contributed to the design of a new instrument

Synonyms:

design; designing

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):

creating by mental acts (the act of creating something by thinking)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):

planning (the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise)

Derivation:

design (plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect)

design (make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A decorative or artistic work

Example:

the coach had a design on the doors

Synonyms:

design; figure; pattern

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):

decoration; ornament; ornamentation (something used to beautify)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):

marking (a pattern of marks)

weave (pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric)

triskele; triskelion (a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center)

tetraskele; tetraskelion (a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center)

tattoo (a design on the skin made by tattooing)

sunburst (a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it)

screen saver ((computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time)

pyrograph (a design produced by pyrography)

polka dot (design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots)

motif; motive (a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration)

mihrab ((Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca)

mandala (any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation)

linocut (a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum)

herringbone; herringbone pattern (a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery)

emblem (special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.)

device (any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery))

decal; decalcomania (either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface)

damascene (a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel)

bear claw (an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery)

argyle; argyll (a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland)

Derivation:

design (create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner)

design (create designs)

Sense 3

Meaning:

A preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

Example:

the design of a building

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):

sketch; study (preliminary drawing for later elaboration)

Derivation:

design (plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect)

design (make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form)

Sense 4

Meaning:

The creation of something in the mind

Synonyms:

conception; design; excogitation; innovation; invention

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):

creative thinking; creativeness; creativity (the ability to create)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):

concoction (the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose)

contrivance (the faculty of contriving; inventive skill)

Derivation:

design (make or work out a plan for; devise)

design (make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form)

Sense 5

Meaning:

An arrangement scheme

Example:

a plan for seating guests

Synonyms:

design; plan

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):

arrangement; organisation; organization; system (an organized structure for arranging or classifying)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):

hotel plan; meal plan (a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel)

snare; trap (something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares)

layout (a plan or design of something that is laid out)

configuration; constellation (an arrangement of parts or elements)

Derivation:

design (plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect)

design (make or work out a plan for; devise)

Sense 6

Meaning:

Something intended as a guide for making something else

Example:

a pattern for a skirt

Synonyms:

blueprint; design; pattern

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):

plan; program; programme (a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished)

Sense 7

Meaning:

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Example:

he made no secret of his designs

Synonyms:

aim; design; intent; intention; purpose

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("design" is a kind of...):

end; goal (the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "design"):

idea; mind (your intention; what you intend to do)

cross-purpose (a contrary aim)

final cause ((philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process)

sake (the purpose of achieving or obtaining)

view (purpose; the phrase 'with a view to' means 'with the intention of' or 'for the purpose of')

will (a fixed and persistent intent or purpose)

Derivation:

design (intend or have as a purpose)

design (conceive or fashion in the mind; invent)

design (make or work out a plan for; devise)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Intend or have as a purpose

Example:

She designed to go far in the world of business

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):

intend; mean; think (have in mind as a purpose)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE

Derivation:

design (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

Example:

This room is not designed for work

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):

designate; destine; intend; specify (design or destine)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s something PP

Derivation:

design (an arrangement scheme)

design (a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something)

design (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan))

Sense 3

Meaning:

Conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

Example:

She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):

conceive; conceptualise; conceptualize; gestate (have the idea for)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

design (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)

Sense 4

Meaning:

Make or work out a plan for; devise

Example:

plan an attack

Synonyms:

contrive; design; plan; project

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):

create by mental act; create mentally (create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "design"):

plot (devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet))

concert (contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement)

map; map out (plan, delineate, or arrange in detail)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE

Sentence examples:

Did he design his major works over a short period of time?

They design the cape

Derivation:

design (the creation of something in the mind)

design (an arrangement scheme)

design (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions)

Sense 5

Meaning:

Make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

Example:

plan the new wing of the museum

Synonyms:

design; plan

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):

create by mental act; create mentally (create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "design"):

engineer (design as an engineer)

redesign (design anew, make a new design for)

blueprint; draft; draught (make a blueprint of)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

designing (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan))

designer (someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings))

design (the creation of something in the mind)

design (a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something)

design (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan))

Sense 6

Meaning:

Create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

Example:

Chanel designed the famous suit

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):

create; make (create by artistic means)

Verb group:

design (create designs)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "design"):

cut; tailor (style and tailor in a certain fashion)

make up (devise or compose)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sentence example:

Did he design his major works over a short period of time?

Derivation:

design (a decorative or artistic work)

designer (someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings))

designer (someone who designs clothing)

designing (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan))

Sense 7

Meaning:

Create designs

Example:

Dupont designs for the house of Chanel

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "design" is one way to...):

create; make (create by artistic means)

Verb group:

design (create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Sentence example:

Did he design his major works over a short period of time?

Derivation:

design (a decorative or artistic work)

designer (someone who designs clothing)

designer (a person who specializes in interior design)

Credits

 Context examples: 

But I hope your friend's accounts have been exaggerated; and if such a design is known beforehand, proper measures will undoubtedly be taken by government to prevent its coming to effect.

(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)

The identifier assigned to a particular design of a device.

(Model Number, NCI Thesaurus)

I set up my sail, the wind being fair, with a design to reach the nearest of those islands, which I made a shift to do, in about three hours.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

A style or design of an item.

(Model, NCI Thesaurus)

A mechanical device designed to blend materials or an electronic device designed to blend signals.

(Mixer Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)

A rationally designed, orally available, Class 1-selective, small molecule, 2-aminobenzamide HDAC inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity.

(Mocetinostat, NCI Thesaurus)

One of a number of genetically-engineered adenoviruses designed to insert a gene of interest into a eukaryotic cell where the gene of interest is subsequently expressed.

(Adenovirus Vector, NCI Thesaurus)

This agent was designed to stimulate host immune responses against tumor cells that express CEA.

(ALVAC-CEA (6D)-B7.1 Vaccine, NCI Thesaurus)

An electronic device designed to take an input signal and output an increased signal strength.

(Amplifier Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)

A study design which includes a prospectively planned opportunity for modification of one or more specified aspects of the study design and/or hypotheses based on analysis of data, usually interim data.

(Adaptive Design, NCI Thesaurus)

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