by design

Examples (10)

• The system's complexity wasn't an accident; it was created by design to deter hackers.
• Did the key information get left out by accident or by design?
• The confusing layout of the store seems to be by design, to make customers wander more.
• Her seemingly casual remarks were actually made by design to gauge his reaction.
• The car's engine has a specific weak point, included by design to fail after a certain mileage.
• The quiet garden was placed in the middle of the bustling office complex by design.
• Whether through error or by design, the delay gave our competitor a clear advantage.
• The artist left imperfections in the sculpture by design, believing they added character.
• The software's limitations are frustrating, but they are there by design to encourage upgrading.
• The emergency exit was made difficult to find by design, a decision that was later heavily criticized.