design
word
/dɪˈzaɪn/
di-ZYN
/dɪzˈaɪn/
di-ZYN
Definition
A design is the way something is planned or made so it looks or works in a particular way. As a verb, to design means to create or plan something such as a building, product, website, or system.
Usage & Nuances
Very common as both a noun and a verb. 'Design' often focuses on how something looks and works together, not only decoration. Common collocations: 'graphic design,' 'product design,' 'interior design,' 'design a logo,' 'by design' (intentionally).
Spanish: diseño - diseñarPortuguese (BR): design - projetarPortuguese (PT): design - conceberChinese (Simplified): 设计Chinese (Traditional): 設計Hindi: डिज़ाइन - डिज़ाइन करनाArabic: تصميم - يصممBengali: ডিজাইন - নকশাRussian: дизайн - проектироватьJapanese: デザイン - 設計Vietnamese: thiết kếKorean: 디자인 - 설계Turkish: tasarım - dizaynUrdu: ڈیزائن - نقشہIndonesian: desain - rancangan
Example Sentences
I like the design of this chair.
basic
She designed our new website.
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This app has a simple design.
basic
Who designed this logo? It looks great.
natural
The whole system was designed to save time.
natural
That weird button placement is probably by design.
natural