Definitions for device

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device de·vice

Spelling: [dih-vahys]

IPA: /dɪˈvaɪs/

Device is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 62 anagrams from letters in device (cdeeiv).

Definitions for device

noun

1. a thing made for a particular purpose; an invention or contrivance, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
2. a plan or scheme for effecting a purpose.
3. a crafty scheme; trick.
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:
5. a mobile device:
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.
9. Archaic. devising; invention.

Origin of device

1375-1425; blend of late Middle English devis division, discourse and devise heraldic device, will; both Anglo-French, Old French Latin dīvīsa, feminine of dīvīsus; see Examples for device

If the oven is to be used, a device that fits the oven should be employed.

They used every device of ingenious minds to push the siege.

He was about to slip the device into his pocket when he stiffened involuntarily.

Paul has consistently used Benghazi as a device to stake out high ground on foreign policy.

Now you can scroll to the next direction on your recipe without getting batter or sauce all over your device.

The Pilot's Assister is the official name of the new English device.

In that case the device was to put the genius in opposition to a majority of established cultural tastes and codes.

Employees strap a device to their heads and power a helicopter drone with their minds.

Once a month he attaches a device to his chest, clamps metal bracelets on his wrists, and hooks the whole thing up to a telephone.

In using this device, only a coal or a wood stove is practical.