📱device

noun
/dɪˈvaɪs/

Meaning

An object, machine, or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose.
a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose; a piece of equipment or mechanism
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

Example Sentences

She bought a new device to track her fitness activities.

The new device can measure temperature and humidity simultaneously.

This device improves efficiency in data processing.

Example Expressions

left to your own devices

Synonyms

gadget, instrument, apparatus, tool, appliance
Entry 1
gadget, instrument, apparatus, tool, appliance
Entry 2
instrument, gadget, apparatus, tool
Entry 3
gadget, instrument, apparatus

Antonyms

object, useless item, natural method, manual process, primitive tool, malfunction, nonfunctional, useless
Entry 1
object, useless item
Entry 2
natural method, manual process, primitive tool
Entry 3
malfunction, nonfunctional, useless

Collocations

electronic device, medical device, portable device, mobile device
Entry 1
electronic device, medical device, portable device, mobile device
Entry 2
electronic device, mobile device, medical device

More Example Sentences

I fixed the issue by restarting the device.

This button is meant to restart the device.

We risk damaging the device for a quick fix.

He succeeded in fixing the device eventually.

They were instructed to turn off their devices.

The technician recommends restarting the device.

The device is believed to save energy over time.

This device is known to work well in cold weather.

They are not allowed to change the settings anytime on shared devices.

Employees are allowed to use personal devices under certain conditions.

Related Vocabularies

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Customizing services or products according to user preferences.
a person who knows and can use several languages

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