DESIGN Synonyms
There are 43 hypernyms of the word design. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESIGN
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| plan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished • an arrangement scheme • scale drawing of a structure verb • have the will and intention to carry out some action • make plans for something • make or work out a plan for; devise • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form | ||||||||
| pattern | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a perceptual structure • a customary way of operation or behavior • a decorative or artistic work • something regarded as a normative example • a model considered worthy of imitation • something intended as a guide for making something else • the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport • graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle verb • plan or create according to a model or models • form a pattern | ||||||||
| aim | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • the action of directing something at an object • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies verb • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • propose or intend • move into a desired direction of discourse • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | ||||||||
| blueprint | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something intended as a guide for making something else • photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc. verb • make a blueprint of | ||||||||
| conception | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances • the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon • the event that occurred at the beginning of something • the creation of something in the mind | ||||||||
| contrive | verbv | |||||||
verb • make or work out a plan for; devise • come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort • put or send forth | ||||||||
| designing | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) adjective satellite • concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest | ||||||||
| excogitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • thinking something out with care in order to achieve complete understanding of it • the creation of something in the mind | ||||||||
| figure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a diagram or picture illustrating textual material • alternative names for the body of a human being • one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration • a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) • a well-known or notable person • a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape • an amount of money expressed numerically • the impression produced by a person • the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals • language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense • a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground • a decorative or artistic work • a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating verb • judge to be probable • be or play a part of or in • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • make a mathematical calculation or computation • understand | ||||||||
| innovation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation • the creation of something in the mind • the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | ||||||||
| intent | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the intended meaning of a communication adjective satellite • giving or marked by complete attention to | ||||||||
| intention | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal • an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out | ||||||||
| invention | nounn | |||||||
noun • the creation of something in the mind • a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation • the act of inventing | ||||||||
| project | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted • a planned undertaking verb • communicate vividly • extend out or project in space • transfer (ideas or principles) from one domain into another • project on a screen • cause to be heard • draw a projection of • make or work out a plan for; devise • present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc. • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • put or send forth • throw, send, or cast forward • regard as objective | ||||||||
| purpose | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • what something is used for • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose verb • propose or intend • reach a decision | ||||||||
