designing

nouns

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"

design, designing

is derived from

is derived from

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"

designing, scheming