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designed

/dษชหˆzaษชnd/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.verb

To have planned, created, or executed the form, look, or workings of something prior to its construction or production.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe architect designed the building to maximize natural light throughout the day.โ€
  • โ€œShe designed a new software interface that is much easier for users to navigate.โ€
2.adjective

Done or performed in a deliberate, intentional, or planned manner.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe policy was designed to reduce carbon emissions by twenty percent.โ€
  • โ€œHis comments seemed designed to provoke a reaction from the audience.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle French 'designer', which comes from the Latin 'designare' (to mark out, devise, or choose), composed of 'de-' (out) and 'signare' (to mark, from 'signum', a sign). It originally meant to outline or sketch a plan.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'sign'โ€”when you have 'de-signed' something, you have put your own 'sign' or mark on a plan to make it unique.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œdesignedโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œdesignedโ€ in English?

In English, designed (verb) is defined as: โ€œTo have planned, created, or executed the form, look, or workings of something prior to its construction or production.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œdesignedโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe architect designed the building to maximize natural light throughout the day.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œdesignedโ€?

Common synonyms include:planned,conceived,devised,crafted,intended

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œdesignedโ€?

Derived from the Middle French 'designer', which comes from the Latin 'designare' (to mark out, devise, or choose), composed of 'de-' (out) and 'signare' (to mark, from 'signum', a sign). It originally meant to outline or sketch a plan.