design
Noun
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is a type of: creating by mental acts - the act of creating something by thinkingsubtypes: planning - the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprisesame as: designing
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is a type of: arrangement, organisation, organization, system - an organized structure for arranging or classifyingsubtypes:
- 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
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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
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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 itsubtypes:
- 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
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subtypes:
- concoction - the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose
- contrivance - the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
Verb
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is a type of: create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's handssubtypes:
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verb group: design - create designs
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is a type of: create by mental act, create mentally - create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's handssubtypes:same as: plan
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verb group: design - create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner
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