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/
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
She unwraps a sleek new device and grins at her first smart-home gadget.
Follow the advice to make your device precise!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
de- (from) + vise (from Latin 'divisus,' divided/arranged) = device (something arranged or designed for a purpose)
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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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