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Definition of device - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
equipmentobject made for a specific purpose
- He invented a device to measure air quality.
2.
technologyTECH. peripheral item of computer hardwareTECH.
- The printer is a device connected to the computer.
3.
trickplan or scheme to deceive
- The villain's device was uncovered by the detective.
4.
rhetoricTECH. technique to evoke emotions in writingTECH.
- Metaphor is a common device in poetry.
Expressions with device
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tool or machine for removing dirt or dust
The vacuum cleaner is a popular cleaning device.
gadget with electronic components
The electronic device stopped working after it got wet.
equipment designed for physical activity and fitness
The gym has a new exercise device for cardio workouts.
instrument used to determine size, amount, or degree
The ruler is a simple measuring device.
technique to help remember information
Using acronyms is a common memory device for students.
electronic item that can process data and connect to networks
Her smart device tracks sleep and sends alerts.
machine that captures sound, images, or data for later use
The interview was saved using a digital recording device.
piece of equipment used to pull or drag another vehicle or load
The truck's towing device can handle very heavy trailers.
device used to prevent pregnancy
She opted for a birth control device to avoid pregnancy.
apparatus powered by electrical energy
She bought a new electrical device for the kitchen.
small portable electronic tool designed to be used while held
She checked the inventory using a handheld device in the warehouse.
portable electronic equipment for communication or computing
She used her mobile device to check emails on the go..
tool used to observe or check something
The doctor used a monitoring device to check the patient's heart rate.
device preventing injury or accidents
The car is equipped with a safety device to prevent collisions.
small tool used to secretly listen to conversations
The police found a bugging device under the table.
portable electronic tool for individual tasks
His personal electronic device helps him manage his schedule.
equipment used to raise heavy objects
The crane is a powerful lifting device.
equipment that helps people float in water
Always wear a flotation device when on a boat.
portable device for accessing the internet
She uses a mobile internet device to check her emails on the go.
device signaling danger or caution
The car's hazard warning device was activated during the breakdown.
tool or system designed to stop people from stealing things
The new car comes with an advanced anti-theft device installed.
popular electronic device for entertainment
The new VR headset is a fashionable amusement device.
mechanism used to halt movement, flow, or operation of something
Pulling the stopping device immediately shut down the conveyor belt.
device that signals an undesirable event
The smoke alarm is a warning device for fires.
Origin of device
Latin, divisus (divided)
Terms with device included in their meaning
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photography
device for taking pictures or videos
technology
electronic device for storing and processing data
ventilation
electrical device with rotating blades
security device
mechanism for securing a door or container
communication device
device used for talking by sending and receiving sound signals
gadget
device that receives broadcast signals and plays sound
bathroom
device for bathing with falling water
phone hardware
device for transmitting voice over distance
abr: television
electronic device for watching shows and news
photography
capture an image using a camera or similar device
hygiene
wash your body standing under falling water from a shower device
technology
make a device or machine stop working
warning device
device that signals danger or a need for attention
technology
device storing and providing electrical energy
technology
control on a device that is pressed to operate it
technology
controls on a device to perform specific functions
technology
select by pressing a button on a device
sound
short, sharp sound made by a device
fastener
device for holding things together
internet to device
save a file from the internet to a device
building transport
mechanical device moving people between building floors
mechanical device
machine converting energy into motion
technology
digital collection of data on a device
cleaning device
device that separates substances from a fluid or gas
Examples of device in a sentence
He used a device to track his fitness progress. She plugged the USB device into her laptop. The new device helps improve the computer's performance. His apology was merely a device to win her trust. The false invoice was a device for hiding the theft. Irony is a device often used in satire.
Symbolism serves as a powerful device in novels.
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- French:appareil, périphérique, ...
- German:Gerät, Peripheriegerät, ...
- Italian:dispositivo, periferica, ...
- Spanish:dispositivo, equipo, ...
- Portuguese:dispositivo, periférico, ...
- Chinese:装置, 诡计, ...
- Japanese:装置, 周辺機器, ...
- Arabic:جِهَاز, وَحْدَة طَرَفِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מַכְשִׁיר, הֶתְקֵן, ...
- Russian:устройство, аппарат, ...
- Ukrainian:пристрій, девайс, ...
- Hindi:उपकरण, षड्यंत्र, ...
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