device
/dɪˈvaɪs/an object or machine designed to perform a specific function
The engineer tested a new electronic device.
The engineer evaluated a newly developed gadget.
Commonly used to refer to electronic gadgets, tools, or medical instruments.
a legal term referring to a clause or provision in a document
The contract included a device to prevent fraud.
The contract had a clause to deter fraudulent activity.
In legal contexts, 'device' can refer to a strategic clause or mechanism.
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'device' varies by context—electronic, medical, or legal.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Ambiguity
Specify the type of device (e.g., 'medical device') to clarify meaning.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'devise' (plan, scheme), from Latin 'divisare' (to divide, arrange).
📝Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'device' often refers to electronic gadgets. In legal contexts, it can mean a strategic clause.