Synonyms

designed

American

[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

made or done intentionally; intended; planned.

Other Word Forms

designedness noun
nondesigned adjective
predesigned adjective
well-designed adjective

Etymology

Origin of designed

First recorded in 1580–90; design + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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To investigate this idea, the scientists designed a controlled experiment using different caffeine levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

But these are not books designed to win arguments in the traditional sense.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Trusts are designed to manage assets, distribute income, prevent beneficiaries from getting too much money at one time, avoid probate and plan for any incapacity of the beneficiary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

A passive house is airtight and highly insulated, designed to reduce the need for air conditioning and heating to the highest extent possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

A credit default swap on a thirty-year subprime mortgage bond was a bet designed to last for thirty years, in theory.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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