designed

[dih-zahynd]

adjective

1. made or done intentionally; intended; planned.

Other Word Forms

• designedness noun
• nondesigned adjective
• predesigned adjective
• well-designed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of designed¹

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

Example Sentences

It also showcased new, lower-cost models designed for Chinese consumers, which have been developed about 30% faster than previous models, part of an effort to win back market share from local rivals.

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Epirus’s systems are designed to take down drones at close range, without damaging anything or anyone else around them.

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After winning Euro 2025, the Lionesses have played three of their four friendly matches which were designed as a "homecoming" celebration.

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The international is designed to bring extra revenue into the game, but that will be dependent on the crowd's size.

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They’re constructing an alternate visual record designed to shape and control collective perception.

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Related Words

• calculated 
• careful 
• cautious 
• cold-blooded 
• conscious 
• meticulous 
• premeditated 
• prudent 
• purposeful 
• studious 
• thoughtful 
• willful