Design: meaning, definitions and examples

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design

 

[ dษชหˆzสŒษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

graphic

The art or process of designing the appearance and functionality of objects, structures, or systems.

Synonyms

formatting, layout, pattern

Examples of usage

  • She studied design in college.
  • The new website design is very user-friendly.
Context #2 | Verb

create

To create, fashion, execute, or construct according to a plan.

Synonyms

devise, formulate, plan

Examples of usage

  • She will design a new dress for the fashion show.
  • The architect designed the new building.

Translations

Translations of the word "design" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น design

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคœเคผเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Design

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ desain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะทะฐะนะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ projektowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ถใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท design

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diseรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tasarฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์ž์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตู…ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ design

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dizajn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎพ่ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oblikovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถnnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะทะฐะนะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizayn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diseรฑo

Etymology

The word 'design' originated from the Latin word 'designare', which means 'to mark out'. The concept of design has been integral to human civilization, from ancient architecture to modern technology. Design is not just about aesthetics, but also about functionality and problem-solving. It has evolved over centuries to encompass various disciplines such as graphic design, fashion design, and industrial design.

See also: designable, designatable, designate, designated, designating, designation, designator, designed, designee, designer, designers, designing, designs, overdesign, overdesigning, predesigned, redesign, undesignated.

Word Frequency Rank

At #533 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.