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design

 
 
/dɪˈzaɪn/ verb

Definition

[I or T] to make or draw plans for something that will be produced: Who designed your website? This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women.
[T] to intend for a particular purpose: This dictionary is designed for people using English in a business situation.be designed to do sth These measures are designed to reduce pollution.
(Definition of design verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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