device

/ˈdaɪvɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

an instrument or machine that is used for a particular task or to make a specific product

“The new device will make it easier to navigate through the city.”

2. verb

to treat or equip something, especially a person or a place, in a particular way

“The company will device a plan to meet the new targets.”

3. verb

to invent or design something, especially a machine or a device

“She will device a new system to increase efficiency.”

4. noun

a piece of equipment or a machine used for a particular operation or process

“The device is connected to the main power supply.”

Synonyms

  • apparatus
  • gadget
  • instrument
  • machine

Antonyms

  • hindrance
  • obstacle