device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

a tool or machine designed for a specific purpose

She used a medical device to monitor her heart rate.

A medical device is used to track health metrics.

general

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.

Law

formal

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.

Collocations

electronic devicea gadget with electronic componentsmedical devicean instrument used in healthcarelegal devicea clause or strategy in a legal document

a device with advanced computing capabilities

a device worn on the body for monitoring or communication

The meaning of 'device' varies by context—electronic, medical, or legal.

Specify the type of device (e.g., 'medical device') to clarify meaning.

From Old French 'devise' (plan, scheme), from Latin 'divisare' (to divide, arrange).

In everyday language, 'device' often refers to electronic gadgets. In legal contexts, it can mean a strategic clause.

de-

from, away

prefix

-vise

to see, perceive

root

-ment

the result of

suffix

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