designing
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Planning how something will look and work.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
A process of design.
adjective
Artful; scheming
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Make or work out a plan for.
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A person who specializes in interior design.
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Criteria that designers should meet in designing some system or device.
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