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A keyword: an important word to learn design1   Show phonetics
noun
1 PLANNING [U] the way in which something is planned and made
There was a fault in the design of the aircraft.

2 DRAWING [C] a drawing which shows how an object, machine, or building will be made
Engineers are working on the new designs.

3 DECORATION [C] a pattern or decoration

4 PROCESS [U] the process of making drawings to show how something will be made
a course in art and design
See also: interior design

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