designing
[ dih-zahy-ning ]
/ dɪˈzaɪ nɪŋ /
adjective
scheming; intriguing; artful; crafty.
showing or using forethought.
noun
the act or art of making designs.
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Definition for designing (2 of 2)
design
[ dih-zahyn ]
/ dɪˈzaɪn /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to make drawings, preliminary sketches, or plans.
to plan and fashion the form and structure of an object, work of art, decorative scheme, etc.
noun
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British Dictionary definitions for designing (1 of 2)
designing
/ (dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ) /
adjective
artful and scheming; conniving; crafty
Derived forms of designing
designingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for designing (2 of 2)
design
/ (dɪˈzaɪn) /
verb
noun
Derived forms of design
designable, adjectiveWord Origin for design
C16: from Latin
dēsignāre to mark out, describe, from
de- +
signāre to mark, from
signum a mark,
sign
Idioms and Phrases with designing
design
see by design; have designs on.