design

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. noun the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
  2. noun an arrangement scheme
  3. noun something intended as a guide for making something else

Etymology

From Middle English designen, from Old French designer, from Latin designō (“to mark out, point out, describe, design, contrive”), from de- (or dis-) + signō (“to mark”), from signum (“mark”). Doublet of designate.

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designing

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