design
noun 1 a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of something before it is built or made. 2 the art or action of producing such a plan or drawing. 3 underlying purpose or planning: the appearance of design in the universe. 4 a decorative pattern. verb 1 conceive and produce a design for. 2 plan or intend for a purpose. PHRASES by design intentionally. have designs on aim to obtain, especially in an underhand way. ORIGIN from Latin designare mark out, designate.
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