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1de·sign Listen to audio/dɪˈzaɪn/ verb
de·signs; de·signed; de·sign·ing
[+ obj] 1 : to plan and make decisions about (something that is being built or created) : to create the plans, drawings, etc., that show how (something) will be made
A team of engineers designed the new engine. a badly designed building She designs clothes. Who designed the book's cover?
2 : to plan and make (something) for a specific use or purpose
He designed the chair to adjust automatically.usually used as (be) designed The course is designed to teach beginners. [=the purpose of the course is to teach beginners] The book is designed as a college textbook. The shoes are designed to keep your feet warm and dry. The book is specially designed for learners. The new models have been designed for easier use.
3 : to think of (something, such as a plan) : to plan (something) in your mind
They thought they could design the perfect crime. design a strategy for battle

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