design

Definition

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.

Etymology

From Middle English designen, from Old French designer, from Latin designō (“I mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive”), from de- (or dis-) + signō (“I mark”), from signum (“mark”). Doublet of designate.

Example Sentences

• "The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive."
• "We're working on some new designs for our range of summer shirts"
• "We have designs on winning the league next season."

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