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devising

[dih-vahy-zing]

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noun

the act or process of planning, inventing, or contriving (often used attributively).
The devising, manufacturing, and distributing of antimalaria supplies and equipment was critical to the army’s success.
The devising of a phonemic writing system has posed problems since the earliest times.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of devising¹

devis(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Wilson often encouraged his younger brothers Carl and Dennis to sing along with him in the complex harmonies he was already devising.

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California employers may dislike the new law on independent contractors, but they’re devising a host of strategies to comply.

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As soon as restrictions were lifted Dr Aslam, 62, set about researching the topic, initially writing a short story before devising the play.

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The hope now is that by devising its own "masterplan" for Gaza reconstruction, Egypt can both avoid the hugely problematic mass displacement of Palestinians and boost its own economy.

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Twelve other people - accused of devising the pact with Gaddafi - are standing trial along Sarkozy.

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