device (EN)

noun

noun “device”

1. a tool or piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially an electronic or mechanical one
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   He bought a new device that can monitor his heart rate and track his steps.
2. (computing) a piece of computer hardware, such as a printer or a disk drive
   After plugging in the device, the computer recognized it immediately.
3. a method of doing something to produce a specific effect
   The speaker's use of repetition was an effective device to emphasize his main point.
4. a tool used to get a desired result, often in a deceptive way
   His friendly behavior was just a device to get promoted.
5. an explosive contraption used as a weapon
   The police safely defused the device hidden in the suitcase.