device — a piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special function
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special function
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈvaɪs/
Korean meaning: 특별한 목적이나 기능을 수행하도록 설계된 장비나 기계장치
Korean pronunciation: 디**바이**스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks the TV remote is a mysterious alien device from outer space.
- The new security device can detect when someone is lying about eating the last cookie.
- The medical device helped doctors monitor the patient's vital signs continuously.
device
NOUN//dɪˈvaɪs//
a piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special function
A chef uses a food processing device to chop vegetables perfectly
Follow the advice to make your device precise!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'devise' meaning 'something devised or planned,' derived from Latin 'divisus,' the past participle of 'dividere' meaning 'to divide.' The word evolved to mean a plan, design, or invention.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks the TV remote is a mysterious alien device from outer space.”
“The new security device can detect when someone is lying about eating the last cookie.”
“The medical device helped doctors monitor the patient's vital signs continuously.”
“Using humor as a device, the teacher made boring grammar lessons more engaging.”
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