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0 to make or draw plans for something, for example clothes or buildings:
1 to intend:
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[ + to infinitive ] These measures are designed to reduce pollution.
2 a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work and look:
3 a pattern used to decorate something:
I like the design on your sweatshirt.
to have territorial designs (on neighbouring countries)
The details of the case are unclear, and this is by design (= intentional).
9 plans to get something or someone for yourself, esp. secret or dishonest plans:
10 to make or draw plans for something that will be produced:
11 to intend for a particular purpose:
12 the way in which something is planned and made:
produce/develop/improve a design The company excelled at producing new designs for established products.
innovative/original design The innovative design of the product won several awards.
good/poor design
The building was originally Victorianin design.
13 a drawing or set of drawings showing how a building or product is to be made and how it will work and look: