device
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
Definition
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please turn off every electronic device before the plane takes off.
Synonyms
- appliancea device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- gadgeta device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Collocations
- Easy smart mobile deviceto smart mobile device, meaning to be the source of pain
- Medium medical device manufacturer approvaldescribing medical device manufacturer approval (a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person)
- Hard security device preventing unauthorized entrydescribing security device preventing unauthorized entry (the state of being free from danger or injury)
- Very Hard left to one's own devices to solve dilemmato left to one's own devices to solve dilemma, meaning to go away from a place
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.