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• present participle of devise.

devising

American  

[dih-vahy-zing] / dɪˈvaɪ zɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of planning, inventing, or contriving (often used attributively).

   The devising, manufacturing, and distributing of antimalaria supplies and equipment was critical to the army’s success.

   The devising of a phonemic writing system has posed problems since the earliest times.

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Etymology

Origin of devising

devis(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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devising

These credentials are meant to help workers prove they have skills like devising effective prompts or using AI for business strategy.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

Twenty years ago, founders proudly eschewed fashion and decorum, too busy writing code and devising a new world order to bother with pleasantries, like basic manners and French cuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

Before the war, Khamenei reportedly tasked Larijani with devising a plan to ensure that the Islamic Republic would survive a major attack by Israel and the US, including the assassination of its leadership.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026

AllHere was best known for devising an automated system that could deliver messages to students and families that were individualized, but fell well short of what is commonly understood to be artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

A few days later, Capron returned to Leah’s after devising what he considered a foolproof spirit test.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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