Betekenis van device In het Nederlands

• 0 an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose:

  • a contraceptive/electronic device

  • Rescuers used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings.

  • You can stream music on your tablet or other mobile device.

• 1 a method that is used to produce a particular effect:

  • a literary/rhetorical device

  • A trademark can be a powerful marketing device.

  • [ + to infinitive ] Her cool manner is just a device to avoid having to talk to people.

• 2 a bomb or other explosive:

  • an explosive/incendiary/nuclear device

• 3 an object or machine that has been invented to fulfill a particular purpose:

  • a handheld device

  • a safety device

  • electronic/mechanical devices

  • He invented a device for measuring very small distances exactly.

• 4 a method that is used to produce a desired effect:

  • His temper tantrums were just a device for attracting attention.

• 5 an object or machine which has been invented for a particular purpose:

  • biotech and medical devices

  • You should not use any personal electronic device, such as a cell phone, while driving.

  • mobile/wireless/handheld devices

• 6 a method that is used to produce a particular effect:

  • A trademark can be a powerful marketing device.