devices

/dɪˈvaɪsɪz/
noun
  1. Pieces of equipment or tools designed for a specific purpose, especially electronic or mechanical ones.
    • Many modern devices connect to the internet to share information.
    • She keeps all her electronic devices, like her phone and tablet, in one drawer.
    • The hospital uses special devices to monitor patients' heart rates.
  2. Methods or plans used to achieve a particular effect, often in a clever or deceptive way.
    • The story relies on a clever plot device to surprise the reader.
    • He used various rhetorical devices to make his speech more persuasive.
    • The villain's evil devices were finally uncovered by the detective.
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