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designed

American  
[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

  1. made or done intentionally; intended; planned.


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Etymology

Origin of designed

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

Example Sentences

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“Tokenized equities” describes versions of stocks and ETFs that are designed to be traded on the blockchain using crypto exchanges like Kraken.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

It turns out, there are a couple of basement levels here that were designed into the ballroom— they weren’t initially disclosed—that have to do with national security.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

It recently announced its first product, a portable water-filtration device designed for use by everyone from emergency-response organizers to people looking to get off the grid, with deliveries scheduled for late this year.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

To solve this problem, the team designed what they describe as an "address label with cargo."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

When the earthquake struck, it shook Daiichi with far more force than the plant was designed to withstand.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland