Definition for "Device"

Etymology

Old French devis, from Latin divisus, past participle of dividere (“to divide”).
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Device - (Noun)

phonetic : /diˈvīs/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/device.mp3
plural : devices
1. A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, esp. a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment
  • a measuring device
2. A bomb or other explosive weapon
  • an incendiary device
3. The design or look of something
  • works of strange device
4. A plan, scheme, or trick with a particular aim
  • writing a public letter is a traditional device for signaling dissent
5. A turn of phrase intended to produce a particular effect in speech or a literary work
  • a rhetorical device
6. A drawing or design
  • the decorative device on the invitations
7. An emblematic or heraldic design
  • their shields bear the device of the Blazing Sun
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phonetic : /diˈvīs/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/device.mp3
plural : devices
1. A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, esp. a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment
  • a measuring device
2. A bomb or other explosive weapon
  • an incendiary device
3. The design or look of something
  • works of strange device
4. A plan, scheme, or trick with a particular aim
  • writing a public letter is a traditional device for signaling dissent
5. A turn of phrase intended to produce a particular effect in speech or a literary work
  • a rhetorical device
6. A drawing or design
  • the decorative device on the invitations
7. An emblematic or heraldic design
  • their shields bear the device of the Blazing Sun
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(n) device (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose) "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
(n) device (something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect)
twist (any clever maneuver) "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
(n) device (any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery))
(n) device (an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)) "he was recognized by the device on his shield"
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Device (?), n. [OE. devis, devise, will, intention, opinion, invention, fr. F. devis architect's plan and estimates (in OF., division, plan, wish), devise device (in sense 3), in OF. also, division, wish, last will, fr. deviser. See ****, v. t., and cf. ****, n.]

1. That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.

    His device in against Babylon, to destroy it.
Jer. li. 11.

    Their recent device of demanding benevolences.
Hallam.

    He disappointeth the devices of the crafty.
Job v. 12.

2. Power of devising; invention; contrivance.

    I must have instruments of my own device.
Landor.

3. (a) An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See ****. (b) Improperly, an heraldic bearing.

    Knights-errant used to distinguish themselves by devices on their shields.
Addison.

    A banner with this strange device -
    Excelsior.
Longfellow.

4. Anything fancifully conceived. Shak.

5. A spectacle or show. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

6. Opinion; decision. [Obs.] Rom. of R.

7. any artifactual object designed to perform an action or process, with or without an operator in attendance.
[PJC]

Syn.
Contrivance; invention; design; scheme; project; stratagem; shift. -- ****, ****. Device implies more of inventive power, and contrivance more of skill and dexterity in execution. A device usually has reference to something worked out for exhibition or show; a contrivance usually respects the arrangement or disposition of things with reference to securing some end. Devices were worn by knights-errant on their shields; contrivances are generally used to promote the practical convenience of life. The word device is often used in a bad sense; as, a crafty device; contrivance is almost always used in a good sense; as, a useful contrivance.

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device (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose) "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
device (something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect)
twist (any clever maneuver) "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
device (any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery))
device (an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)) "he was recognized by the device on his shield"
(n) devices (an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices') "eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force"; "the children were left to their own devices"
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Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
  • There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener.
  • Every cycle shall be equipped with: ... (b) an audible warning device consisting of a bell ...
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A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
  • His device is against Babylon, to destroy it.
  • Their recent device of demanding benevolences.
  • He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
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rhetoric A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device.
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heraldry 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.
  • The devices of these savages are the serpent, the Deer, and the Small Acorn.
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law An image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark.
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printing An image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience.
  • Prior to the issuance of the first stamps, letters accepted by postmasters for dispatch were marked "Paid" by means of pen and ink or hand stamps of various designs. To facilitate the handling of mail matter, some postmasters provided special stamps or devices for use on letters as evidence of the prepayment of postage.
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obsolete A spectacle or show.
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obsolete Opinion; decision.
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obsolete Power of devising; invention; contrivance.
  • Moreover I must have instruments of mine own device, weighty, and exceeding costly
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Device - (General)

8. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
9. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
10. any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
11. any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
12. an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield"
13. (devices) an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'; "eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force"; "the children were left to their own devices"
14. Device was a short-lived pop-rock trio formed by keyboardist, bassist and vocalist Holly Knight, vocalist Paul Engemann and guitarist Gene Black.
15. The A Device is a decoration of the United States military which is presented as an attachment to the American Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon. The A Device is a bronze colored letter "A", pinned to the center of both awards.
16. Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one; A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice; A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device; A motto, ...
17. (DEVICES (ASTHMA)) Mechanisms used to help deliver asthma medication (e.g., metered dose inhalers, aerochambers).
18. (DEVICES) the raised elements on a coin. Also see FIELDS
19. (Devices) Accelerometer; infrared signal
20. (Devices) Create new applications that are physically impossible in "real" hardware, such as 3D objects interactively changing their shape and appearance based on the current task or need.
21. (Devices) The focal figure(s) of a coin, such as Miss Liberty's head and the eagle which appear on the Morgan silver dollar.
22. (Devices) The number of improvised explosive devices (bombs created for unauthorized use) found at incidents attended by Explosives Disposal Units (EDUs). ...
23. (devices) The closed, unexposed areas of the design.
24. Devices that are attached to the computer. These devices include ARPA, GPS, GYRO, AIS Receiver, Anemometer, AutoPilot and Depth Sounder.
25. A whiz-bang hardware gizmo (like a disk or tape drive or a modem or a joystick or a mouse) attached to your computer, that the operating system tries to make look like a file (or a bunch of files). Under Unix, these fake files tend to live in the /dev directory.
26. An emblem, intended to represent a family, person, action or quality, with a suitable motto. It generally consists in a metaphorical similitude between the thing representing and the person or thing represented.
27. A design found on a coin. Frequently it is the bust or profile of a person who symbolizes a particular country at a particular time in history or a country's coat of arms or insignia.
28. A type of node which provides supporting capabilities to a processor. Although it may be capable of running embedded programs (device drivers), it cannot execute general-purpose applications, but instead exists only to serve a processor running general-purpose applications.
29. The principal element, such as a portrait, shield or heraldic emblem, of the design on the obverse and reverse of a coin, token or medal.
30. The printer's or publisher's imprint, sometimes referred to as a colophon, usually found on the copyright page when present (uncommon now). Sometimes indicates a first printing.
31. Any specific design element. Often refers to the principal design element, such as the head of Miss Liberty.
32. Device, used in the context of discussions around the Web and Web standards, means some type of machine that is connected to the internet. ...
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8. an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'; "eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force"; "the children were left to their own devices"
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9. (device) an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
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10. (device) something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
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11. (device) any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
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12. (device) any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
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13. (device) an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield"
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14. ("A" device) The A Device is a decoration of the United States military which is presented as an attachment to the American Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Overseas Service Ribbon. The A Device is a bronze colored letter "A", pinned to the center of both awards.
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15. (Device (band)) Device was a short-lived pop-rock trio formed by keyboardist, bassist and vocalist Holly Knight, vocalist Paul Engemann and guitarist Gene Black.
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16. (device) Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one; A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice; A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device; A ...
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17. (Device) Any specific design element. Often refers to the principal design element, such as the head of Miss Liberty.
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18. (Device) A printer’s ornament. Also an insignia that is the publisher’s identifying mark.
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19. (Device) A unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry or control but not utilize electric energy.
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20. (device) Keyboards, mice, tablets, track-balls, button boxes, and so on are all collectively known as input devices.
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21. (Device) a piece of equipment.
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22. (Device) is an emblem or design, usually on the fly.
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23. (device) (1) A mechanical, electrical, or electronic contrivance with a specific purpose. (2) See channel-to-channel (CTC) device, count-key-data (CKD) device, dedicated device, device block, device driver, device support facilities, direct access storage device (DASD), display device, draining ...
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24. (device) A computer component that is designed to perform a specific task not essential to the operation of the computer itself.
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25. A device refer to an electrical device such as a computer, printer, scanner, server, etc.
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26. (Device) Hardware. Any tool used to connect/interface with the Wired.
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27. (Device) an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including any component, part, or accessory, which is:
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28. (Device) subunit of a component; a device often includes multiple components; see also part & component.
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29. (DEVICE) A combination of individual components that are arranged to form a unit with a specific set of operating parameters.
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30. (DEVICE) A design found on a coin. Frequently it is the bust or profile of a person who symbolizes a particular country at a particular time in history or a country's coat of arms or insignia.
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31. (DEVICE) The printer's or publisher's imprint, sometimes referred to as a colophon, usually found on the copyright page when present (uncommon now). Sometimes indicates a first printing.
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32. (DEVICE) These are hardwired or wireless pieces of equipment that when activated send a signal to the alarm panel which in turn sends a signal to the central station. Example - motion detector, water bug, door sensor, window switch.
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Pronunciation : IPA

  • -aɪs
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