device

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

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dəˈvaɪs/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: de‧vice

Noun

Singular device

Plural devices

1. (countable) A device is a small machine or tool.

   She has a device in her kitchen for cutting garlic.

2. (countable) 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. (countable) A device is a clever way of doing something.
4. (countable) A device is a logo.