Device: meaning, definitions and examples

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device

 

[ dษชหˆvaษชs ]

Context #1 | Noun

electronic

A device is a piece of equipment that has a specific purpose or function.

Synonyms

appliance, gadget, instrument

Examples of usage

  • This smartphone is a handy device for communication.
  • The GPS device helps us navigate through the city.
  • She uses a medical device to monitor her heart rate.
  • The device measures the amount of electricity used.
  • The security device scans for any suspicious items.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To device means to plan or invent a method or system for doing something.

Synonyms

create, invent, plan

Examples of usage

  • They devised a new strategy for marketing the product.
  • She carefully devised a plan to achieve her goals.
  • The team devised a solution to the problem.
  • He devised a clever way to escape from the room.
  • The scientists devised an experiment to test their hypothesis.

Translations

Translations of the word "device" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dispositivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gerรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perangkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัั‚ั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ urzฤ…dzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒใ‚คใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dispositif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dispositivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cihaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู‡ุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaล™รญzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zariadenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎพๅค‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naprava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cihaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dispositivo

Etymology

The word 'device' originated from Old French 'devis', meaning 'division, separation, disposition, wish'. It entered the English language in the 13th century with the general sense of 'a plan or scheme for something'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a specific piece of equipment with a purpose. The term has been widely used in the context of technology and innovation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,702, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.