devising
dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of devising - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
planning processact of planning or arranging in detail
  • The devising of the new marketing strategy took weeks..
arranging designing planning
2.
creationprocess resulting in something coming to be
  • The devising of the project was a team effort.
creation formulation invention

Adjective

planninginventing or formulating a plan
  • She is known for her devising skills in problem-solving.
designing formulating planning
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Origin of devising

Latin, divisus (divided)

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planning
cleverly planning or devising something

Examples of devising in a sentence

  • Devising of the event schedule required collaboration.
  • The devising of the plan took months.
  • Her role in the devising was crucial.
  • Her devising mind always finds a solution.
  • The devising process took several weeks to complete.

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  1. French:conception, créatif, ...
  2. German:Planung, entwickeln, ...
  3. Italian:pianificazione, formulazione, ...
  4. Spanish:planificación, formulación, ...
  5. Portuguese:elaboração, inventivo, ...
  6. Chinese:策划, 策划的, ...
  7. Japanese:計画立案, 発案, ...
  8. Arabic:وضع, مُبْتَكِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּכְנוּן, מְתַכְנֵן, ...
  10. Russian:создание, формулирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розробка, винахідливий, ...
  12. Hindi:योजना बनाना, आविष्कार, ...
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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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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