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Device
01
a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
devices
Examples
The flashlight is a simple yet helpful device during power outages.
02
a portable electronic gadet that can connect to the internet, such as a laptop, smartphone, etc.
Examples
She used her device to join the virtual meeting from a remote location.
03
a clever trick, stratagem, or method used to achieve an end
Examples
She used a clever device to win the game.
04
a method, element, or figure in literature, art, or performance intended to produce a specific effect
Examples
The author used irony as a device to critique society.
05
an emblematic or symbolic design, often appearing on shields or coats of arms
Examples
The knight's device displayed a lion rampant.
06
any decorative or patterned design, such as embroidery, engraving, or ornamentation
Examples
The dress featured an embroidered floral device.
