devised
dɪˈvaɪzd
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Definition of devised - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
intentionalplanned or created with intention
  • The devised strategy led to their success.
intentional planned
2.
inventioninvented or formulated through careful thought
  • The devised solution solved the complex problem.
created formulated invented
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Origin of devised

Latin, dividere (to divide)

Terms with devised included in their meaning

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artificial
artificially constructed or devised
capable of planning
capable of being devised or planned

Examples of devised in a sentence

  • Their devised method improved efficiency significantly.
  • Her devised strategy won the game.

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  1. French:conçu, inventé, ...
  2. German:geplant, erfunden, ...
  3. Italian:ideato, ...
  4. Spanish:concebido, ...
  5. Portuguese:planeada, concebido, ...
  6. Chinese:设计的, 精心策划的, ...
  7. Japanese:計画された, 考案された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَطَّط, مُختَرَع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְתוּכְנָן, מוּמְצָא, ...
  10. Russian:задуманный, придуманный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розроблений, придуманий, ...
  12. Hindi:योजनाबद्ध, सुविचारित, ...
devise
dɪˈvaɪz

Definition of devise - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
creationplan or create something using intellect
  • She devised a new marketing strategy.
conceive formulate invent
2.
legalTECH.leave property to someone in a willTECH.
  • He devised his estate to his children.
bequeath legate

Noun

1.
strategyDatedplan or scheme for achieving somethingDated
  • Her devise for improving efficiency was well-received by the team..
blueprint plan
2.
legal actTECH.act of leaving property in a willTECH.
  • The devise was contested by the family.
bequest inheritance legacy
3.
inheritanceTECH.property left to someone in a willTECH.
  • She received a large devise from her uncle.
bequest inheritance legacy
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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.

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  1. French:concevoir, stratégie, ...
  2. German:entwickeln, Plan, ...
  3. Italian:ideare, stratagemma, ...
  4. Spanish:idear, plan, ...
  5. Portuguese:conceber, esquema, ...
  6. Chinese:设计, 方案, ...
  7. Japanese:考案する, 計画, ...
  8. Arabic:ابْتَكَرَ, خُطَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגַבֵּשׁ, תַּחְבּוּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:разрабатывать, план, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розробляти, план, ...
  12. Hindi:योजना बनाना, योजना, ...
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