0 an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose:
1 a method that is used to produce a particular effect:
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:
6 a method that is used to produce a particular effect:
The president's car is equipped with a homing device as a security measure.
It's an artificial device that stimulates the auditory areas of the brain.
We have a device that switches the lights on at a preset time in the evening.
A mouse is a device that makes it easier to select different options from computer menus.
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