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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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There are also funds designed to replicate hedge funds that are uncorrelated to the broad market.

From Barron's

Illumination with red light is designed to rupture the cell, releasing cancer antigens that may activate the body’s immune system to fight the cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal

They used a wearable vibrating device designed to stimulate tendons before exercise.

From Science Daily

Control over their access to Gaza rests with the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Anti-Semitism, a little-known department initially designed to strengthen ties with, and protections for, Jews abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a carefully designed experiment, they observed a physical system in which transport does not degrade at all.

From Science Daily