Noun
- a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of something before it is built or made.
- the art or action of producing such a plan or drawing.
- underlying purpose or planning: the appearance of design in the universe.
- a decorative pattern.
Verb
- conceive and produce a design for.
- plan or intend for a purpose.
Origin
- from Latin designare ‘mark out, designate’.
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