Device

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪs/

Device (noun)

  1. A tool or machine made for a specific task, like a phone or computer.
  2. A clever plan or trick used to achieve something.
  3. A symbol or design used to represent something, often in art or literature.

Examples

  • She used a device to track her steps.
  • The device can connect to the internet.

Common collocations: electronic device, use a device, portable device, clever device, use a device

Synonyms of Device

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