designed

[ dih-zahynd ]

adjective

1. made or done intentionally; intended; planned.

Other Words From

• de·sign·ed·ness [dih-, zahy, -nid-nis], noun
• nonde·signed adjective
• prede·signed adjective
• well-de·signed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of designed¹

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

Example Sentences

At one time, he had an invite to try out for the Real Salt Lake Academy in Utah, part of the MLS Next program that is designed to develop top youth players.

From Los Angeles Times

"International education is extremely important, and these reforms are designed to make it better and fairer, and set it up on a more sustainable footing going forward," Clare said.

From BBC

The proposals included a “faculty research moonshot,” an award designed to encourage excellent research and attract top talent.

From New York Times

The entire run of “It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price!” is visually designed to be “seizure safe,” since intense light sequences and patterns can sometimes trigger reactions.

From Los Angeles Times

The different branches of the US government are designed to balance each other out.

From NewsForKids.net

Related Words

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• careful
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• cold-blooded
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• meticulous
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• purposeful
• studious
• thoughtful
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