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designing
[ dih-zahy-ning ]
/ dɪˈzaɪ nɪŋ /
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adjective
scheming; intriguing; artful; crafty.
showing or using forethought.
noun
the act or art of making designs.
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British Dictionary definitions for designing
designing
/ (dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ) /
adjective
artful and scheming; conniving; crafty
Derived forms of designing
designingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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