device

Device is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: de‧vice

Noun

Singular device

Plural devices

1. A device is a small machine or tool.

   She has a device in her kitchen for cutting garlic.

2. A device is a machine or part attached to a computer, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer etc.

   The mouse is an important device for using the computer.

3. A device is a clever way of doing something.
4. A device is a logo.