Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪz/
noun a plan, idea, or invention, especially one that is clever or original
A1 She used her devise to come up with a new recipe for dinner.
A2 The students were asked to create a devise to help them study more effectively.
B1 The team worked together to devise a plan for the upcoming project.
B2 The engineer's devise revolutionized the way we communicate with each other.
C1 The scientist's brilliant devise won her a Nobel Prize in Physics.
C2 The artist's latest devise challenged traditional notions of art and beauty.
verb to plan, invent, or create (a strategy, system, or object)
A1 I need to devise a plan to study for my exam.
A2 She devised a clever way to remember all the new vocabulary.
B1 The team devised a strategy to win the game.
B2 The architect devised a unique design for the new building.
C1 The scientist devised an innovative solution to the problem.
C2 The artist devised a masterpiece that captivated audiences worldwide.
formal The team of engineers worked together to devise a new solution to the complex problem.
informal Let's all put our heads together and devise a plan to tackle this issue.
slang We need to brainstorm and come up with a way to devise a workaround for this problem.
figurative She had to devise a strategy to navigate through the difficult situation.
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