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devices

/dɪˈvaɪsɪz/

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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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A peripheral device; an item of hardware.

Examples :

"My dad has too many electronic devices: a tablet, two phones, and a smartwatch. "

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A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.

Examples :

"The student's elaborate story about the dog eating his homework was clearly a device to avoid getting a bad grade. "

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An improvised explosive device, home-made bomb

Examples :

"The bomb squad deactivated the suspicious devices found near the school. "

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A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device.

Examples :

"The politician used several rhetorical devices, such as repetition and emotional appeals, to persuade the voters. "

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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 :

"Sir Reginald adopted the griffin rampant as his personal device, a symbol seen only on his belongings and chosen specifically to distinguish him, and not inherited like the family crest. "

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Power of devising; invention; contrivance.

Examples :

"The engineer's devices for improving the factory's efficiency were ingenious. "

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An image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark.

Examples :

"The cereal company uses cartoon animals as devices to make their product recognizable. "

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An image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience.

Examples :

"The official crest with the lion and key are the university's devices, ensuring only authorized documents bear its mark. "

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A spectacle or show.

Examples :

"The fireworks display was a series of dazzling devices that lit up the night sky. "

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Opinion; decision.

Examples :

"After carefully considering all the angles, the committee shared their devices about the new school policy. "

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