design

/dɪˈzaɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: designs · designing · designed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Qui định của một đối tượng hoặc quá trình, đề cập đến yêu cầu phải được đáp ứng

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Noun

Examples

The Wikilambda developers charmingly admit that they are not very experienced in language design.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kế hoạch cho cấu trúc và chức năng của một hiện vật, tòa nhà hoặc hệ thống

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Noun

Examples

The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lập kế hoạch và thực hiện

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Verb

Examples

comments designed to chip away at my self-esteem

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện yêu cầu phải được đáp ứng

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Verb

Examples

We shall see / Justice design the victor's chivalry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “design” mean?

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.

Is “design” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.