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Meaning of device
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a machine or electronic component.
Etymology of device
The word "device" comes from the Old French "devise", meaning "a division" or "a separate portion", which is derived from the verb "diviser", meaning "to divide".
Historically, the term referred to a symbol or design used in heraldry, but its meaning expanded to include machines, appliances, and other objects made for a specific purpose.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a machine or electronic component.
- * A plan or scheme for achieving something.
- * A symbol or design used in heraldry.
Usage Examples
- The new smartphone is a remarkable device with advanced camera capabilities.
- * She used a device to measure the temperature of the room.
- * The company developed a device to help people with disabilities communicate more easily.
Antonyms
obstacle
hindrance
impediment
barrier
blockage
encumbrance
burden
nuisance
problem
difficulty
complication
disadvantage
drawback
liability
handicap
limitation
restriction
constraint
inhibition