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designed

American  
[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

  1. made or done intentionally; intended; planned.


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Etymology

Origin of designed

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

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Google said the programs are designed to help teachers and school leaders elevate their skills, build community and reimagine instruction so students can have “future-ready” learning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The course is designed to run alongside a football career.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Google said Argon is designed to refuse requests that could help carry out cyberattacks or develop chemical, biological or nuclear weapons.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Expect costumes, props and life-size vehicles from the film, as well as projection-based rooms designed to immerse guests in the desert planet of Arrakis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

“He designed Scion so it was bad for business but good for investing.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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