designed

[dih-zahynd]

adjective

1. made or done intentionally; intended; planned.

Other Word Forms

• designedness noun
• nondesigned adjective
• predesigned adjective
• well-designed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of designed¹

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

Example Sentences

Waymo spokesperson Julia Ilina said the company’s vehicles are already subject to close, ongoing oversight by California regulators, and that the company’s autonomous driving system “is designed to respect the rules of the road.”

From Los Angeles Times

So instead of living in her newly designed home, now, Bartley and her husband are still trying to rebuild by themselves, because they are out of money to hire anyone else to finish the job.

From Los Angeles Times

"Where breaches of these conditions are reported to us, an independent panel reviews the interim order, and will take any action designed to protect the public."

From BBC

Clearly, this decision was designed to irk them rather than serve Bad Bunny’s millions and millions of fans.

From Los Angeles Times

It was designed by artist John Ramirez and will be built by the team at Artistic Entertainment Services.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• calculated 
• careful 
• cautious 
• cold-blooded 
• conscious 
• meticulous 
• premeditated 
• prudent 
• purposeful 
• studious 
• thoughtful 
• willful