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deep design

British  

noun

  1. (often capitals)

    1. a design process used in architecture, town planning, engineering, interior design, etc, the goal of which is to appeal not only to the thoughts and feelings of the conscious mind but also the visual imagery of the unconscious, while also aiming for sustainability

    2. ( as modifier )

      deep-design thinking

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The race finishes on a steep descent down a mountain, the kind of terrain where I struggle and that can be agony on shredded quad muscles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

There were few incidents on Saturday's stage, despite the rain and a steep descent off the Alps.

From BBC • May 20, 2023

From Goldendale, a steep descent opens up expansive, unforgettable panoramas of the Columbia River Gorge’s gentle folds and soaring plateaus.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2022

It’s a steep descent with two runaway vehicle escape lanes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2021

When the leading plane suddenly made a steep descent, Zhenya swooped after him.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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