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device

[dɪˈvaɪs]

device Definition

a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

Using device: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "device" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The device is used to measure radiation levels.

  • Example

    He has a device that can translate languages in real-time.

  • Example

    The new device is smaller and more efficient than the previous model.

  • Example

    The company's latest device is a smartwatch.

device Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using device

  • allow someone to do what they want without offering help or guidance

    Example

    I usually leave my kids to their own devices when they're playing outside.

  • to an extreme degree; very much

    Example

    She was running so fast, it was like she had a device to beat the band.

  • a turn-up for the books

    an unexpected or surprising event

    Example

    Finding my lost wallet was a real turn-up for the books.

Phrases with device

  • a device used to listen to conversations without being detected

    Example

    The spy planted a listening device in the meeting room.

  • an instrument, apparatus, machine, implant, or other similar article intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease or other medical conditions

    Example

    The hospital purchased several new medical devices for the operating room.

  • a device used to track the location of a person or object

    Example

    The police attached a tracking device to the suspect's car.

Origins of device

from Latin 'divisus', meaning 'divided'

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Summary: device in Brief

The term 'device' [dɪˈvaɪs] refers to a tool or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose, often mechanical or electronic. Examples include a smartwatch, a listening device, and a medical device. The idiom 'leave someone to their own devices' means to allow someone to do what they want without offering help or guidance.

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