B2 noun Neutral

device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

A piece of mechanical or electronic equipment designed to perform a specific function or task. It can also refer to a technique or method used to achieve a particular result, especially in literature or rhetoric.

Beispiele

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1

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

2

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

3

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
device
Verb
devise
Adjektiv
deviceless
Verwandt
deviser
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ICE' at the end of 'devICE' as a solid object (a noun), while 'devISE' (rhymes with 'wise') is an action you do.

Schnelles Quiz

The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: device

Beispiele

1

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

everyday

I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.

2

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

formal

The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.

3

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

informal

Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.

4

The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.

academic

The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.

5

Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.

business

Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
device
Verb
devise
Adjektiv
deviceless
Verwandt
deviser

Häufige Kollokationen

electronic device electronic device
medical device medical device
mobile device mobile device
literary device literary device
labor-saving device labor-saving device

Häufige Phrasen

left to one's own devices

left to do as one pleases without supervision

rhetorical device

a technique used to persuade or influence an audience

safety device

an equipment intended to prevent accidents

Wird oft verwechselt mit

device vs devise

'Device' is a noun (the object), whereas 'devise' is a verb meaning to plan or invent.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'device' often refers to physical hardware like smartphones, in academic settings it frequently refers to abstract methods such as 'mnemonic devices' or 'plot devices'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the verb 'devise' (ending in -ise/-ize) when they are trying to refer to the noun 'device' (ending in -ice).

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ICE' at the end of 'devICE' as a solid object (a noun), while 'devISE' (rhymes with 'wise') is an action you do.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old French word 'devis', meaning a plan, design, or desire, which ultimately comes from Latin 'dividere' (to divide).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun; plural: devices Often followed by 'for' + -ing (e.g., a device for recording)
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Kultureller Kontext

In the 21st century, the word 'device' has become almost synonymous with personal technology such as smartphones and tablets.

Schnelles Quiz

The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: device

Verwandte Redewendungen

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