designed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- designedness noun
- nondesigned adjective
- predesigned adjective
- well-designed adjective
Etymology
Origin of designed
Example Sentences
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He said the legislative change - which will have to be approved by parliament - was designed to increase safety and would only target a "small minority of card holders who engage in anti-social behaviour".
From BBC
These discussions, scheduled to end February 23, are designed to give Paramount Skydance a chance to make its "best and final offer," Warner Bros.
From Barron's
The team also tested a compound designed to activate these two receptors.
From Science Daily
A strategic posture designed to reduce American burdens may, through financial channels, end up raising them.
From MarketWatch
Scientists have designed a powerful light based sensor capable of detecting extremely small amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood.
From Science Daily
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