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design 1, noun (oh)



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1 ?process of planning?
2 ?arrangement of parts?
3 ?pattern?
4 ?drawing?
5 ?intention?
6 have designs on something
7 have designs on somebody
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?PROCESS OF PLANNING?
[U] the art or process of making a drawing of something to show how you will make it or what it will look like
::The new plane is in its final design stage.
::the design process
::the design team
::a course in graphic design
::computer-aided design
?ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS?
[U and C] the way that something has been planned and made, including its appearance, how it works etc
::The car's design has been greatly improved.
design of
::the design of the new building
::Some changes have been made to the computer's basic design.
::a design fault
::The electric windows are an important design feature of this model.
?PATTERN?
[C] a pattern for decorating something
::a floral design
::Vinyl flooring is available in a wide range of designs.
?DRAWING?
[C] a drawing that shows how something will be made or what it will look like
design for
::the design for the new sports centre
?INTENTION?
[U and C] a plan that someone has in their mind
by design
(=intentionally)
::We shall never know whether this happened by accident or by design.
::He has some grand designs for the company.
have designs on sth
to want something for yourself, especially because it will bring you money
::Several developers have designs on the property.
have designs on sb
formal to want a sexual relationship with someone
::It soon became obvious that he had designs on her.