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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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The company’s primary drug candidate is a cell therapy designed to treat certain types of autoimmune diseases.

From Barron's

These insights may also help guide the development of biological systems designed to withstand extreme environments in space.

From Science Daily

Most standard hair loss treatments are designed to act on a single biological pathway.

From Science Daily

First introduced in 1910, the correction factor was designed to explain how drag forces on tiny particles differ from classical fluid behavior.

From Science Daily

Passengers also have access to large 4K TV screens, while seats across cabins are designed to be wider and more comfortable than on standard aircraft.

From BBC