device

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Thân thiện

A scientist uses a small electronic device to measure the temperature.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An instrument or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose: A "device" is an object, machine, or tool invented to perform a particular task or function.
   • A plan, method, or trick used to achieve a goal: A "device" can be a clever or cunning scheme or technique.
   • A decorative or symbolic design: In art, heraldry, or embroidery, a "device" is a distinctive pattern or emblem.
   • A technique used in a literary or artistic work: A "device" is an element employed to create a specific effect.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Instrument):
  • A pacemaker is a medical device that regulates the heartbeat.
  • She invented a clever device for peeling garlic quickly.
• Noun (Scheme/Trick):
  • His promise was just a device to gain their trust.
  • The advertisement used a clever marketing device to attract customers.
• Noun (Design/Emblem):
  • The family's coat of arms featured a lion device.
  • The embroidery on the robe included a floral device.
• Noun (Artistic Technique):
  • The author used flashback as a narrative device.
  • Alliteration is a common poetic device.

Advanced Usage

• "To leave someone to their own devices": To allow someone to act independently or to manage a situation by themselves, without help or interference.
  • The teacher left the students to their own devices to solve the problem.

Variants and Related Words

• Devise (verb): To plan, invent, or create something, especially a complex procedure or system.
  • They devised a new strategy for the project.
• Gadget (noun): A small mechanical or electronic device or tool, often considered novel or ingenious.
  • He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

Synonyms

• Appliance: A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, often domestic.
• Contrivance: A device that is cleverly or artificially created, sometimes implying complexity.
• Instrument: A tool or implement, especially one used for precise or scientific work.
• Mechanism: A system of parts working together in a machine; a natural or established process.
• Scheme: A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement, often secretive or underhanded.
• Tactic: An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

Related Phrases

• Rhetorical device: A technique used by a speaker or writer to convey meaning, persuade, or evoke emotion (e.g., metaphor, hyperbole).
  • The politician's speech was full of powerful rhetorical devices.
• Plot device: An element introduced into a story to advance or resolve the plot.
  • The discovered letter was a crucial plot device.
• Storage device: A hardware component used to store digital data (e.g., a hard drive, USB flash drive).
  • Always back up your files on an external storage device.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
   • he was recognized by the device on his shield
2. any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
3. any clever maneuver
   • he would stoop to any device to win a point
   • it was a great sales gimmick
   • a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
4. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
5. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
   • the device is small enough to wear on your wrist
   • a device intended to conserve water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gimmick
• twist