designed

American  

[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

1. made or done intentionally; intended; planned.

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Other Word Forms

• designedness noun
• nondesigned adjective
• predesigned adjective
• well-designed adjective

Etymology

Origin of designed

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

Example Sentences

Section 122 was never designed for long-term trade issues, which may be why the president’s tariff authority is limited to 150 days.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We have a well designed organization to adjust and adapt to big changes,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Services take place in a specially designed black stage populated with a variety of custom fabricated puppets.

From Los Angeles Times

For most homeowners, it takes years of living in a house—even one they’ve designed themselves—to uncover its quieter drawbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Detection systems and air-defense systems were also struck, the military said, a move designed to expand control of Iran’s skies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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• purposeful
• studious
• thoughtful
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