by design
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on purpose rather than by accident
- The layout of the garden is asymmetrical by design to create a natural look.
- The errors in the report were not accidental but made by design.
- The software's simplicity is by design to make it user-friendly.
- The company reduced staff by design to cut costs strategically.
- Her quiet demeanor was by design, meant to avoid drawing attention.
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