DICTOMETER

DEVICES

(device, devices, aparato, utensilio, divisas, apparat, enhet, innretning, komponent, redskap, valuta)

1. Synonyms:
   • Devices
   Definitions:
   • an inclination or desire
   • used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'
   Examples:
   • Eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force
   • The children were left to their own devices
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Device
   Definitions:
   • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
   Examples:
   • The device is small enough to wear on your wrist
   • A device intended to conserve water
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Device
   Definitions:
   • something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Device
   • Gimmick
   • Twist
   Definitions:
   • any clever maneuver
   Examples:
   • He would stoop to any device to win a point
   • It was a great sales gimmick
   • A cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Device
   Definitions:
   • any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Device
   Definitions:
   • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
   Examples:
   • He was recognized by the device on his shield