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How to pronounce design
Say it like this: /dɪˈzaɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does design mean?
nounA specification of an object or process, referring to requirements to be satisfied and thus conditions to be met for them to solve a problem.
“The Wikilambda developers charmingly admit that they are not very experienced in language design.”
A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
“The initial design of the park was rejected for being too expensive.”
A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
“We're working on some new designs for our range of summer shirts”
verbTo plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
“comments designed to chip away at my self-esteem”
To plan (to do something).
“The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.”
To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.
“He was designed to the study of the law.”
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