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Synonyms

designed

American  
[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

  1. 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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“We ask that during this process you allow the system to move forward in the way it was designed,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

This was not a contest designed to rigorously test Joshua's boxing ability.

From BBC

ChatGPT, which has more than 800 million weekly active users according to boss Sam Altman, has published a set of 100 prompts for students designed to help them get the most out of the technology.

From BBC

Luxury once relied on small, enclosed boutiques designed for an exclusive clientele.

From The Wall Street Journal

But once they’re designed, the incremental cost of manufacturing more units is relatively small, so makers routinely overproduce, and sell any excess to smaller providers with less specific needs, Madannavar says.

From Barron's