under-design

un·der-de·sign

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Definitions of under-design word

verb with object under-design to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to be executed), especially to plan the form and structure of: to design a new bridge. 1
verb with object under-design to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully. 1
verb with object under-design to intend for a definite purpose: a scholarship designed for foreign students. 1
verb with object under-design to form or conceive in the mind; contrive; plan: The prisoner designed an intricate escape. 1
verb with object under-design to assign in thought or intention; purpose: He designed to be a doctor. 1
verb with object under-design Obsolete. to mark out, as by a sign; indicate. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English designen < Latin dēsignāre to mark out. See de-, sign

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".