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device

de·vice

UK/dɪˈvaɪs/ US/dɪˈvaɪs/ common

noun

1.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

  • “the device is small enough to wear on your wrist”
  • “a device intended to conserve water”
2.
3.

any clever (deceptive) maneuver

  • “he would stoop to any device to win a point”
Synonyms
4.
5.

an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

  • “he was recognized by the device on his shield”

Origin

From Middle English devis, devise, devyce, devys, devyse, from Old French devis and devise, from Latin dīvīsus, past participle of dīvidō (“to divide”).

Phrases

  • device addiction
  • device driver
  • device file
  • device tree
  • device under test

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