a camel is a horse designed by a committee »
An expression critical of committees
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aim at »
To design for a particular audience.
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break rank »
To march or charge out of the designated order in a military unit.
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garbage in, garbage out »
(computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley, "Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April (retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K. Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software," Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"
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golden handcuffs »
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee.
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hardwired »
Designed to perform a specific task.
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idiot light »
Any warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver of problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low.
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late model »
Recently designed or fabricated; new.
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make out »
To designate as the recipient.
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odd and curious »
A way to designate special coins, namely coins that are both odd and imperfect or seriously damaged.
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off-roader »
A vehicle that is designed to drive off the road.
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pronunciamiento »
A military uprising or coup in Spain or the Spanish American republics, particularly in the 19th century. They received this designation because coups were usually accompanied by a statement declaring the existing government null and void.
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rocket science »
The science or study of rockets and their design.
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rocket scientist »
One specializing in the science or study of rockets and their design.
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small arms »
Firearms designed to be carried and fired by a single person; often held in the hand.
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