design

Meanings

Noun

• A specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.
• A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
• A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
• The composition of a work of art.
• Intention or plot.
• The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
• The art of designing

Verb

• To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
• To plan (to do something).
• To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
• To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.
• To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.

Related

Narrower meaning words

• architectural design
• contract-first design
• domain-driven design
• hardware design
• firmware design
• functional design
• responsive design
• software design

Origin

• From Middle English designen, from Old French designer, from Latin designō ("I mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive"), from de- (or dis-) + signō, from signum. designate.