designing

[dih-zahy-ning]

adjective

1. scheming; intriguing; artful; crafty.

   Synonyms: sly, tricky, cunning, wily

2. showing or using forethought.

noun

1. the act or art of making designs.

designing

/ dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ /

adjective

1. artful and scheming; conniving; crafty

Other Word Forms

• designingly adverb
• well-designing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of designing¹

First recorded in 1610–20; design + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But the real frontier of robotics isn’t about building machines that look like us—it’s about designing ones that quietly make our industries more efficient.

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On the product and service side, companies are responding: heritage jewelry firms are branding themselves as “silver-tech” players; smartphone makers are adding senior-friendly features; financial services are designing retirement-wealth-management products for the 65+ cohort.

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A Defense Department official said Tuesday that the military intends to finish designing future vessels before starting construction on them to avoid introducing new complexities into the process.

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Participants will develop skills across the entire development pipeline, from designing components and studying how light interacts with matter to improving high-power amplification and advancing practical applications.

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Under the contract, RNs were guaranteed a central role in selecting, designing and validating new technology, including AI systems, the CNA stated.

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