design

1. is a type of: creating by mental acts - the act of creating something by thinking
   subtypes: planning - the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
   same as: designing
2. is a type of: arrangement, organisation, organization, system - an organized structure for arranging or classifying
   subtypes:

   • configuration, constellation - an arrangement of parts or elements
   • layout - a plan or design of something that is laid out
   • snare, trap - something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
   • hotel plan, meal plan - a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel
   same as: plan
3. is a type of: plan, program, programme - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
   same as: blueprint, pattern
4. is a type of: decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
   subtypes:

   • argyle, argyll - a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland
   • bear claw - an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery
   • damascene - a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel
   • decal, decalcomania - either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface
   • device - any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
   • emblem - special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
   • herringbone, herringbone pattern - a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery
   • linocut - a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum
   • mandala - any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation
   • mihrab - (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca
   • motif, motive - a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
   • polka dot - design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots
   • pyrograph - a design produced by pyrography
   • screen saver - (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time
   • sunburst - a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it
   • tattoo - a design on the skin made by tattooing
   • tetraskele, tetraskelion - a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center
   • triskele, triskelion - a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center
   • weave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
   • marking - a pattern of marks
   same as: figure, pattern
5. is a type of: end, goal - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
   subtypes:

   • idea, mind - your intention; what you intend to do
   • cross-purpose - a contrary aim
   • final cause - (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process
   • sake - the purpose of achieving or obtaining
   • view - purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
   • will - a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
   same as: aim, intent, intention, purpose
6. is a type of: sketch, study - preliminary drawing for later elaboration
7. is a type of: creative thinking, creativeness, creativity - the ability to create
   subtypes:

   • concoction - the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose
   • contrivance - the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
   same as: conception, excogitation, innovation, invention

1. is a type of: create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
   subtypes:

   • plot - devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)
   • concert - contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement
   • map, map out - plan, delineate, or arrange in detail
   same as: contrive, plan, project
2. is a type of: designate, destine, intend, specify - design or destine
3. is a type of: create, make - create by artistic means
   subtypes:

   • cut, tailor - style and tailor in a certain fashion
   • make up - devise or compose
   verb group: design - create designs
4. is a type of: create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands
   subtypes:

   • engineer - design as an engineer
   • redesign - design anew, make a new design for
   • blueprint, draft, draught - make a blueprint of
   same as: plan
5. is a type of: create, make - create by artistic means
   verb group: design - create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
6. is a type of: conceive, conceptualise, conceptualize, gestate - have the idea for
7. is a type of: intend, mean, think - have in mind as a purpose

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