Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
noun the act of planning or inventing something
A1 She is devising a plan to surprise her friend on their birthday.
A2 The students are devising a project to present in class.
B1 The team spent hours devising a strategy to win the competition.
B2 The engineers are devising a new system to improve efficiency.
C1 The author is known for devising intricate plot twists in their novels.
C2 The committee is devising a comprehensive plan to address the issue at hand.
verb to plan, invent, or create by careful thought
A1 I am devising a plan to study for my exams.
A2 She is devising a new recipe for dinner.
B1 The team is devising a strategy to increase sales.
B2 The engineers are devising a solution to the problem.
C1 The committee is devising a proposal for the new project.
C2 The artist is devising a new series of paintings for the exhibition.
formal The team spent weeks devising a strategic plan for the upcoming project.
informal We're still devising a plan for the party next weekend.
slang I'm devising a way to sneak out of work early today.
figurative She was busy devising a way to mend their broken relationship.
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