[dɪˈzʌɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made
(e.g: he has just unveiled his design for the new museum)

- a decorative pattern
(e.g: pottery with a lovely blue and white design)

- purpose or planning that exists behind an action, fact, or object
(e.g: the appearance of design in the universe)


Phrases:
- by design
- have designs on

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘to designate’): from Latin designare ‘to designate’, reinforced by French désigner. The noun is via French from Italian

[dɪˈzʌɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), by making a detailed drawing of it
(e.g: a number of architectural students were designing a factory)


Phrases:
- by design
- have designs on

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘to designate’): from Latin designare ‘to designate’, reinforced by French désigner. The noun is via French from Italian