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

District Court in Los Angeles on Tuesday claims that Edison was negligent in designing, constructing and maintaining its high-voltage transmission line that runs through Sylmar.

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While rivals like Intel got bogged down in costly manufacturing investments, Su focused squarely on what she believes AMD does best: designing ever more powerful semiconductors.

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"So, the future isn't just about designing a pill. It's also about asking how behavior, training, and lifestyle can change the way these neurons encode pain."

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Motiejunas also warned that building a fan base in European cities is not as simple as designing a new logo.

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Divergent previously had a joint venture with manufacturer Nikon SLM Solutions to develop the printers but is now designing and manufacturing the machines itself using a predominantly U.S. supply chain.

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