design
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: designs · designing · designed
Sense 1
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.
Qui định của một đối tượng hoặc quá trình, đề cập đến yêu cầu phải được đáp ứng
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Noun
Examples
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
A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
Kế hoạch cho cấu trúc và chức năng của một hiện vật, tòa nhà hoặc hệ thống
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Noun
Examples
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
To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
Verb
Examples
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
To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.
Verb
Examples
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.