(architecture, computing, design) A formal way of documenting a general reusable solution to a design problem in a particular field of expertise.

(software design) The structure and definition of the behavior of a system, the surrounding environment, corresponding artifacts, and the elements that communicate the aforementioned behavior.

(business) A process or program to design a product or service to an optimum cost to value ratio.

The state of being desirable.

A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.

Causing dryness.

A process of design applied to products that are to be manufactured through techniques of mass production.

A child whose genotype, and thus physical characteristics and susceptibility to hereditary disease, is selected by its parents.

present participle of design

artful; scheming