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device definition
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Grep of noun device acoustic device birth control device breathing device computing device contraceptive device data input device detonating device device device characteristic device driver devices elastic device electrical device electromechanical device electronic device exercise device explosive device flotation device holding device homing device intrauterine device lifting device measuring device mechanical device memory device monitoring device optical device peripheral device projective device prophylactic device prosthetic device rhetorical device semiconductor device signaling device storage device warning device Overview of noun device The noun device has 5 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (38) device -- (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water") 2. (2) device -- (something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect) 3. (2) device, gimmick, twist -- (any clever (deceptive) maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point") 4. device -- (any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)) 5. device -- (an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield") Overview of noun device The noun device has 5 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (38) device -- (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water") 2. (2) device -- (something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect) 3. (2) device, gimmick, twist -- (any clever (deceptive) maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point") 4. device -- (any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)) 5. device -- (an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield")
device definition
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