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Device
01
a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose
Examples
The flashlight is a simple yet helpful device during power outages.
The music player is a popular handheld device for listening to songs.
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.
Many students now rely on a device like a tablet or laptop to complete their homework and research online.
03
a clever trick, stratagem, or method used to achieve an end
Examples
She used a clever device to win the game.
The politician relied on rhetorical devices to persuade voters.
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.
Dramatic tension was heightened by a clever narrative device.
05
an emblematic or symbolic design, often appearing on shields or coats of arms
Examples
The knight 's device displayed a lion rampant.
Heralds recorded the family 's device in official registers.
06
any decorative or patterned design, such as embroidery, engraving, or ornamentation
Examples
The dress featured an embroidered floral device.
The silver vase was adorned with an intricate device.
