ALL meanings of device
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D d - countable noun device A device is an object that has been invented for a particular purpose, for example for recording or measuring something. 3
- countable noun device A device is a method of achieving something. 3
- noun device a machine or tool used for a specific task; contrivance 3
- noun device a bomb 3
- noun device a plan or plot, esp a clever or evil one; scheme; trick 3
- noun device any ornamental pattern or picture, as in embroidery 3
- noun device a piece of computer hardware that is designed for a specific function 3
- noun device a written, printed, or painted design or figure, used as a heraldic sign, emblem, trademark, etc 3
- noun device a particular pattern of words, figures of speech, etc, used in literature to produce an effect on the reader 3
- noun device the act or process of planning or devising 3
- noun device a thing devised; plan; scheme, esp. a sly or underhanded scheme; trick 3
- noun device an invention or contrivance, esp. a mechanical one, for some specific purpose 3
- noun device something used to gain an artistic effect 3
- noun device an ornamental figure or design 3
- noun device a design, often with a motto, on a coat of arms; heraldic emblem 3
- noun device any motto or emblem 3
- noun device the act or power of devising 3
- noun device A device is an object that has been invented for a particular purpose, such as recording or measuring something. 3
- abbreviation Technical meaning of DEVICE peripheral 3
- noun device A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment. 1
- noun Technical meaning of device (hardware) (Or "peripheral device", "device") Any part of a computer other than the CPU or working memory, i.e. disks, keyboards, monitors, mice, printers, scanners, tape drives, microphones, speakers, cameras, to list just the less exotic ones. High speed working memory, such as RAM, ROM or, in the old days, core would not normally be referred to as peripherals. The more modern term "device" is also more general in that it is used for things such as a pseudo-tty, a RAM drive, or a network adaptor. Some argue that, since the advent of the personal computer, the motherboard, hard disk, keyboard, mouse, and monitor are all parts of the base system, and only use the term "peripheral" for optional additional components. 1
- noun device a thing made for a particular purpose; an invention or contrivance, especially a mechanical or electrical one. 1
- noun device a plan or scheme for effecting a purpose. 1
- noun device a crafty scheme; trick. 1
- noun device a particular word pattern, figure of speech, combination of word sounds, etc., used in a literary work to evoke a desired effect or arouse a desired reaction in the reader: rhetorical devices. 1
- noun device a mobile device: Students may not bring devices into the secure testing center. Don't leave your devices in a hot car. 1
- noun device something elaborately or fancifully designed. 1
- noun device a representation or design used as a heraldic charge or as an emblem, badge, trademark, or the like. 1
- noun device a motto. 1
- noun device Archaic. devising; invention. 1
- noun device gadget, machine 1
- noun device bomb 1
- noun device artistic, poetic technique 1
- noun device strategy 1
- noun device trick, strategy 1
- noun device Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one. 0
- noun device (computing) A peripheral device; an item of hardware. 0
- noun device A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. 0
- noun device (Ireland) An improvised explosive device, home-made bomb. 0
- noun device (rhetoric) A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device. 0
- noun device (heraldry) A motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily because as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively. 0
- noun device (archaic) Power of devising; invention; contrivance. 0
- noun device (law) An image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark. 0
- noun device (printing) An image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience. 0
- noun device (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A spectacle or show. 0
- noun device (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Opinion; decision. 0