Devices: meaning, definitions and examples

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devices

 

[ dษชหˆvaษชsษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electronic

Devices are electronic tools or machines with a specific function. They can range from smartphones and laptops to kitchen appliances and wearable technology.

Synonyms

appliances, gadgets, instruments

Examples of usage

  • Many people use multiple devices throughout the day, such as a phone, tablet, and laptop.
  • Smart devices like Alexa and Google Home have become popular for home automation.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

In medical terms, a device is an instrument, apparatus, implant, or machine used in diagnosis, therapy, or surgery.

Synonyms

appliance, instrument, tool

Examples of usage

  • The pacemaker is a life-saving device for individuals with heart conditions.
  • Medical devices must undergo rigorous testing and approval processes before they can be used on patients.

Translations

Translations of the word "devices" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dispositivos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gerรคte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perangkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัั‚ั€ะพั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ urzฤ…dzenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒใ‚คใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท appareils

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dispositivos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cihazlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฌู‡ุฒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaล™รญzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zariadenia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎพๅค‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naprave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปา“ั‹ะปะฐั€

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cihazlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dispositivos

Etymology

The word 'device' originated from Middle English 'devise', which came from Old French 'deviser' meaning 'to divide, distribute, or arrange'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to tools or machines with specific functions. The term has been used in various contexts, including electronics, medical, and everyday appliances.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,093, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.