designing

American  

[dih-zahy-ning] / dɪˈzaɪ nɪŋ /

adjective

1. scheming; intriguing; artful; crafty.

   Synonyms:

   sly, tricky, cunning, wily

2. showing or using forethought.

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noun

1. the act or art of making designs.

designing British  

/ dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ /

adjective

1. artful and scheming; conniving; crafty

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Other Word Forms

• designingly adverb
• well-designing adjective

Etymology

Origin of designing

First recorded in 1610–20; design + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Apple’s purchasing power and expertise in designing advanced electronics long made it an unrivaled Goliath among the Asian companies that make most of the iPhone’s parts and assemble the device.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also open new directions for designing catalysts, especially for electrochemical and "on-water" reactions.

From Science Daily

"It's a big step forward because it gives us a roadmap for designing statins that don't interact with muscle tissue."

From Science Daily

He specializes in developing innovative tools that help reporters explore and present data, and in designing engaging interactives to provide unique insights into complex issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because the approach allows scientists to explore many design possibilities quickly, it also creates new opportunities for designing materials with carefully controlled defect structures.

From Science Daily