designs

noun

A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.

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.

The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.

A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.

The composition of a work of art.

The art of designing

Intention or plot.

(particularly) Malicious or malevolent intention.

verb

(transitive) To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

To manifest requirements to be satisfied by an object or process for them to solve a problem.

(obsolete, intransitive) To plan (to do something).

(obsolete, transitive) To assign, appoint (something to someone); to designate.

(obsolete, transitive) To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.

Roots

signumsign- · Latin · mark, sign

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Where does designs come from?

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