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device

[dih-vahys]

noun

  1. a thing made for a particular purpose; an invention or contrivance, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

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  2. a plan or scheme for effecting a purpose.

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  3. a crafty scheme; trick.

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  4. a particular word pattern, figure of speech, combination of word sounds, etc., used in a literary work to evoke a desired effect or arouse a desired reaction in the reader.

    rhetorical devices.

  5. a mobile device.

    Students may not bring devices into the secure testing center.

    Don't leave your devices in a hot car.

  6. something elaborately or fancifully designed.

  7. a representation or design used as a heraldic charge or as an emblem, badge, trademark, or the like.

  8. a motto.

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  9. Archaic.devising; invention.



device

/ ɪˈɪ /

noun

  1. a machine or tool used for a specific task; contrivance

  2. euphemistica bomb

  3. a plan or plot, esp a clever or evil one; scheme; trick

  4. any ornamental pattern or picture, as in embroidery

  5. computer hardware that is designed for a specific function

  6. a written, printed, or painted design or figure, used as a heraldic sign, emblem, trademark, etc

  7. a particular pattern of words, figures of speech, etc, used in literature to produce an effect on the reader

  8. archaicthe act or process of planning or devising

  9. to leave someone alone to do as he wishes

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Other Word Forms

  • deviceful adjective
  • devicefully adverb
  • devicefulness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of device1

First recorded in 1375–1425; blend of late Middle English devis “discourse, division” and devise “heraldic device, will,” both from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin īī, feminine of īīܲ “divided, separated”; divisible
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Word History and Origins

Origin of device1

C13: from Old French devis purpose, contrivance and devise difference, intention, from deviser to divide, control; see devise
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Example Sentences

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Netanyahu countered that Iran would "achieve a test device and possibly an initial device within months."

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The BBC reported in February the supermarkets were displaying posters and video screens showing devices which create a nicotine-containing vapour by heating tobacco with an electric current.

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"I think we will need assistance somewhere later on down the line," she said, adding Family Fund paid for a tablet device that helps Darcy to communicate.

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But as Song so blisteringly demonstrated in “Past Lives,” reducing the complicated push-pull of romantic emotions to a simple storytelling device is a disservice to the heart.

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People attending the festival, headlined by Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn, are being asked to put their devices into airplane mode before entering mosh pits.

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