device
noun
a thing made for a particular purpose; an invention or contrivance, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
devices
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pluralof device.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the replies, Rupar’s followers posted photos of disability devices that are worn around the hips in order to assist people with walking.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Lucy said she had had no idea of her ex-husband's offending until police knocked on their door with a search warrant to seize his devices and arrested him.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
By the turn of the century, such devices were ubiquitous, joining airbags and antilock breaks as standard safety features.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
The researchers say structures inspired by monotiles could eventually contribute to technologies designed to manipulate light, control polarization, and support advanced optical devices.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
"And put tracking devices on them. Gosh, I don't know what I'd do."
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
