designs
English meaning: Designs
Definition
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.
Example
“The exhibition featured the architect's early designs for the city hall.”
Another example: “The fabric was printed with bold geometric designs.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural/3rd-person of 'design': plans, drawings or patterns for objects, or intentions ('the latest designs', 'have designs on'). Everyday register; common in art, engineering and fashion. The idiom 'have designs on' means to have a secret aim.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'designare' 'to mark out', via French 'desseing'; the noun 'plan/pattern' sense is from the 16th century.
Synonyms
- plans
- patterns
- blueprints
- layouts
- schemes
Related Words
Common Collocations
- latest designs
- intricate designs
- design ideas
- designs on
- new designs
Word Forms
design (n/v); designs; designed; designing; designer (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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