device
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I 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.
The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.
The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.
Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.
Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Quiz rápido
The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: device
Exemplos
I use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.
everydayI use this handheld device to track my daily steps and heart rate.
The laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.
formalThe laboratory utilizes a specialized device for measuring precise atmospheric pressure.
Check out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.
informalCheck out this cool device I got for opening stubborn jars.
The protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.
academicThe protagonist's internal monologue is a literary device used to reveal her true motivations.
Our company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.
businessOur company is launching a new security device to protect corporate data on mobile platforms.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
'Device' is a noun (the object), whereas 'devise' is a verb meaning to plan or invent.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the verb 'devise' (ending in -ise/-ize) when they are trying to refer to the noun 'device' (ending in -ice).
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
From the Old French word 'devis', meaning a plan, design, or desire, which ultimately comes from Latin 'dividere' (to divide).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In the 21st century, the word 'device' has become almost synonymous with personal technology such as smartphones and tablets.
Quiz rápido
The author used a clever plot ______ to surprise the readers at the end of the novel.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: device
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