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Design

Dih-ZYN

/dɪˈzaɪn/

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design

Dictionary meaning

The act of working out the form of something, as by making a sketch or outline or plan.

Examples

  • We contributed to the design of a new instrument.
  • The coach had a design on the doors.

Synonyms: designing

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