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device

/dəˈvaɪs/

Meanings
noun
Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

Examples :

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."
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noun
A motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily because as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively.

Examples :

"The family's crest, a stylized lion, served as their device, distinguishing them from other families in the village. "
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Related Words

Illustration successively

successively adverb

/səkˈsɛsɪvli/ /səˈksɛsɪvli/

In a serial or successive manner; one following another.

"December 20, 1787 My last to you was of Oct. 8 by the Count de Moustier. Yours of July 18. Sep. 6. & Oct. 24. have been successively received, yesterday, the day before & three or four days before that. — Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Madison."

Illustration mechanical

mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

Illustration discussions

discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration distinguish

distinguish verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"My younger sister is very good at distinguishing different types of flowers. "

Illustration proprietary

proprietary noun

/pɹəˈpɹɑɪətɛɹi/

A proprietor or owner.

"The proprietary of the local bakery takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients. "

Illustration distinguishing

distinguishing verb

/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪn/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The bright red stripe is distinguishing that brand of running shoe from all the others. "

Illustration contrivance

contrivance noun

/kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task

"The old-fashioned egg beater was a clever contrivance for mixing ingredients. "

Illustration provenience

provenience noun

/proʊˈviːniəns/ /ˌproʊˈviːniəns/

Source; findspot; origin.

"The museum carefully documented the provenience of each artifact, noting the exact location where it was found. "

Illustration distinction

distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

Illustration participation

participation noun

/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pərˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "