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Detailed Synonyms for devices in English

devices:

devices [the ~] noun

  1. the devices
    the devices; the mottos
  2. the devices
    – an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices' 1
    the devices
    – an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices' 1
    • devices [the ~] noun
      • eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force1
      • the children were left to their own devices1

Alternate Synonyms for "devices":


Related Definitions for "devices":

  1. an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'1
    • eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force1
    • the children were left to their own devices1

device:

device [the ~] noun

  1. the device
    the apparatus; the device; the appliance; the machine
  2. the device
    the equipment; the device
  3. the device
    the device; the slogan
  4. the device
    the machinery; the machine; the device; the engine
  5. the device
    the mechanism; the device
  6. the device
    – any clever maneuver 1
    the device; the twist; the gimmick
    – any clever maneuver 1
    • device [the ~] noun
      • he would stoop to any device to win a point1
    • twist [the ~] noun
    • gimmick [the ~] noun
      • it was a great sales gimmick1
      • a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen1
  7. the device
    – an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose 1
    the device
    – an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose 1
    • device [the ~] noun
      • the device is small enough to wear on your wrist1
      • a device intended to conserve water1
  8. the device
    – an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) 1
    the device
    – an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) 1
    • device [the ~] noun
      • he was recognized by the device on his shield1
  9. the device
    – any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) 1
    the device
    – any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) 1
  10. the device
    – something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect 1
    the device
    – something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect 1
  11. the device
    – Any piece of equipment that can be attached physically or wirelessly to a network or computer, for example, printers, keyboards, external disk drives, or other peripheral equipment. Devices normally require a device driver to function with Windows. 2
    the device
    – Any piece of equipment that can be attached physically or wirelessly to a network or computer, for example, printers, keyboards, external disk drives, or other peripheral equipment. Devices normally require a device driver to function with Windows. 2
  12. the device
    – A handheld portable telephone that operates through a radio network. 2
    the device; the mobile phone; the cellular phone; the cell phone
    – A handheld portable telephone that operates through a radio network. 2

device

  1. device

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Related Definitions for "device":

  1. any clever maneuver1
    • he would stoop to any device to win a point1
  2. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose1
    • the device is small enough to wear on your wrist1
    • a device intended to conserve water1
  3. an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)1
    • he was recognized by the device on his shield1
  4. any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)1
  5. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect1
  6. Any piece of equipment that can be attached physically or wirelessly to a network or computer, for example, printers, keyboards, external disk drives, or other peripheral equipment. Devices normally require a device driver to function with Windows.2
  7. A handheld portable telephone that operates through a radio network.2

Related Synonyms for devices