devised
adjective
contrived, planned, invented, or designed.
well-devised
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a word derived from
devised.
Example Sentences
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In the playoffs, they have been stagnant because, in the moments of truth, they haven’t been the most complete, well-devised team they can be.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2016
And so there’s this thought: Although the Nationals lack a super power, they’re a much more balanced and well-devised ballclub.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 29, 2016
And if it's a well-devised course, you can slowly – having, as it were, disassembled yourself – reach back towards the light.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 28, 2014
The Seahawks are a well-devised team of checks and balances.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2014
In well-devised battle array, Ahead of their fair chieftain They march amid blue spears, Pale-visaged, curly-headed bands.
From Ancient Irish Poetry by Various
