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Definition of devised - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
intentionalplanned or created with intention
- The devised strategy led to their success.
2.
inventioninvented or formulated through careful thought
- The devised solution solved the complex problem.
Origin of devised
Latin, dividere (to divide)
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Examples of devised in a sentence
Their devised method improved efficiency significantly. Her devised strategy won the game.
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- French:conçu, inventé, ...
- German:geplant, erfunden, ...
- Italian:ideato, ...
- Spanish:concebido, ...
- Portuguese:planeada, concebido, ...
- Chinese:设计的, 精心策划的, ...
- Japanese:計画された, 考案された, ...
- Arabic:مُخَطَّط, مُختَرَع, ...
- Hebrew:מְתוּכְנָן, מוּמְצָא, ...
- Russian:задуманный, придуманный, ...
- Ukrainian:розроблений, придуманий, ...
- Hindi:योजनाबद्ध, सुविचारित, ...
Definition of devise - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
creationplan or create something using intellect
- She devised a new marketing strategy.
2.
legalTECH. leave property to someone in a willTECH.
- He devised his estate to his children.
Noun
1.
strategyDated plan or scheme for achieving somethingDated
- Her devise for improving efficiency was well-received by the team..
2.
legal actTECH. act of leaving property in a willTECH.
- The devise was contested by the family.
3.
inheritanceTECH. property left to someone in a willTECH.
- She received a large devise from her uncle.
Expressions with devise
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legal arrangement for managing and distributing property
The lawyer explained the trust and devise to the family.
Origin of devise
Latin, divisus (divided)
Examples of devise in a sentence
They devised a plan to improve efficiency. She devised her jewelry collection to her niece. The lawyer helped him devise his assets to his heirs. The new devise was implemented successfully. The committee's devise was innovative and effective. The lawyer explained the terms of the devise clearly.
Her devise included several charitable donations. The farm passed by devise to her niece. His devise of the cottage was challenged in court.
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- French:concevoir, stratégie, ...
- German:entwickeln, Plan, ...
- Italian:ideare, stratagemma, ...
- Spanish:idear, plan, ...
- Portuguese:conceber, esquema, ...
- Chinese:设计, 方案, ...
- Japanese:考案する, 計画, ...
- Arabic:ابْتَكَرَ, خُطَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לְגַבֵּשׁ, תַּחְבּוּלָה, ...
- Russian:разрабатывать, план, ...
- Ukrainian:розробляти, план, ...
- Hindi:योजना बनाना, योजना, ...
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