English · Culture & Society
design
/dɪˈzaɪn/
[/dɪˈzaɪn/]
plan or arrangement
Beginnernoun
Definition
A plan or drawing showing how something will look or work, or the arrangement of its parts. It can also mean intention or purpose.
Example
The design of the new phone is sleek, with a curved screen and almost no buttons.
The design of the new phone is sleek, with a curved screen and almost no buttons.
Etymology
From Latin 'designare' (to mark out, designate), from 'de-' and 'signare' (to mark).
How & Where It’s Used
Used across art, engineering, technology, and everyday life.