the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) - he contributed to the design of a new instrument • Syn: design • Derivationally related forms: design, design (for: design) • Hypernyms: creating by mental acts • Hyponyms: planning
II - adjective
concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest - "a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue"- W.Churchill - a scheming wife - a scheming gold digger • Syn: scheming • Similar to: artful