Definition of Device

1. Noun. An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose. "A device intended to conserve water"

Specialized synonyms: Acoustic Device, Adapter, Adaptor, Afterburner, Agglomerator, Aerofoil, Airfoil, Control Surface, Surface, Alarm, Alarm System, Warning Device, Appliance, Contraption, Contrivance, Convenience, Gadget, Gismo, Gizmo, Widget, Applicator, Applier, Aspergill, Aspersorium, Automatic Pilot, Autopilot, Robot Pilot, Bait, Decoy, Lure, Billiard Marker, Bird Feeder, Birdfeeder, Feeder, Blower, Bootjack, Breathalyser, Breathalyzer, Breathing Apparatus, Breathing Device, Breathing Machine, Ventilator, Bubbler, Buffer, Fender, Catapult, Launcher, Battery Charger, Charger, Clip-on, Comb, Baby's Dummy, Comforter, Pacifier, Teething Ring, Conductor, Birth Control Device, Contraceptive, Contraceptive Device, Preventative, Preventive, Prophylactic Device, Converter, Convertor, Corer, Corrective, Restorative, Crusher, Cryptograph, Cutoff, Dampener, Moistener, Damper, Muffler, Deflector, Dental Appliance, Depressor, Detector, Sensing Element, Sensor, Diestock, Drive, Drop Forge, Drop Hammer, Drop Press, Elastic Device, Electrical Device, Electronic Device, Energiser, Energizer, Exercise Device, Explosive Device, Fan, Filter, Asphyxiator, Extinguisher, Fire Extinguisher, Flare, Fumigator, Gas Fixture, Groover, Guard, Safety, Safety Device, Heater, Warmer, Heat Exchanger, Holding Device, Horn, Foil, Hydrofoil, Imprint, Indicator, Instrument, Ignition Interlock, Interlock, Interrupter, Jig, Key, Keyboard, Kinetoscope, Doorknocker, Knocker, Rapper, Lift, Lifting Device, Igniter, Ignitor, Light, Lighter, Machine, Magnet, Mechanism, Memory Device, Storage Device, Instrument, Musical Instrument, Nest Egg, Noisemaker, Optical Device, Override, Paper Feed, Peeler, Pick, Plectron, Plectrum, Power Takeoff, Pto, Goad, Prod, Autocue, Prompter, Pull, Reflector, Button, Release, Remote, Remote Control, Reset, Constraint, Restraint, Router, Runner, Scratcher, Shoehorn, Shoetree, Shooting Stick, Shredder, Signaling Device, Snowshoe, Sounder, Source Of Illumination, Stabiliser, Stabilizer, Stemmer, Straightener, Reinforcement, Strengthener, Stylus, Suction Cup, Support, Sweatbox, Synchroflash, Take-up, Teaser, Dart Thrower, Spear Thrower, Throwing Board, Throwing Stick, Tilter, Pair Of Tongs, Tongs, Toy, Trap, Trigger, Valve, Vaporiser, Vaporizer, Ventilator, Washboard, Water Cooler
Generic synonyms: Instrumentality, Instrumentation

2. Noun. Something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect.
Generic synonyms: Expressive Style, Style
Specialized synonyms: Conceit, Rhetorical Device

3. Noun. Any clever maneuver. "A cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
Exact synonyms: Gimmick, Twist
Generic synonyms: Maneuver, Manoeuvre, Tactical Maneuver, Tactical Manoeuvre
Specialized synonyms: Mnemonic, Fast One, Trick

4. Noun. Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery).
Generic synonyms: Design, Figure, Pattern
Specialized synonyms: Seal, Stamp

5. Noun. An emblematic design (especially in heraldry). "He was recognized by the device on his shield"
Generic synonyms: Emblem
Specialized synonyms: Union
Category relationships: Heraldry

Definition of Device

1. n. That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.

Definition of Device

1. something devised or constructed for a specific purpose [n -S]

Medical Definition of Device

1. 1. That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. "His device in against Babylon, to destroy it." (Jer. Li. 11) "Their recent device of demanding benevolences." (Hallam) "He disappointeth the devices of the crafty." (Job v. 12) 2. Power of devising; invention; contrivance. "I must have instruments of my own device." (Landor) 3. An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See Cognizance. Improperly, an heraldic bearing. "Knights-errant used to distinguish themselves by devices on their shields." (Addison) "A banner with this strange device - Excelsior." (Longfellow) 4. Anything fancifully conceived. 5. A spectacle or show. 6. Opinion; decision. Synonym: Contrivance, invention, design, scheme, project, stratagem, shift. Device, Contrivance. Device implies more of inventive power, and contrivance more of skill and dexterity in execution. A device usually has reference to something worked out for exhibition or show; a contrivance usually respects the arrangement or disposition of things with reference to securing some end. Devices were worn by knights-errant on their shields; contrivances are generally used to promote the practical convenience of life. The word device is often used in a bad sense; as, a crafty device; contrivance is almost always used in a good sense; as, a useful contrivance. Origin: OE. Devis, devise, will, intention, opinion, invention, fr. F. Devis architect's plan and estimates (in OF, division, plan, wish), devise device (in sense 3), in OF. Also, division, wish, last will, fr. Deviser. See Devise, and cf. Devise. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Device

deviation
deviational nystagmus
deviationism
deviationisms
deviationist
deviationists
deviations
deviation to the left
deviation to the right
deviative
deviator
deviators
deviatory
Devic's disease
device (current term)
device (current term)
devices
device approval
device characteristic
device driver
devil
devil
devil's advocate
devil's apples
devil's cigar
devil's claw
devil's darning-needle
devil's darning needle
devil's fig
devil's flax

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