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Means to an end
A habitual attraction to some activity or thing
Plural of machination
Plural of wile
The plans and methods used to achieve a particular short-term aim
The necessary items for a particular purpose
Generic appellation for objects
Plural for a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment
“The other piece of equipment is a device called a hydrometer, which measures alcoholic strength.”
Plural for a plan, method, or trick with a particular aim
“Daniel Brochu is somewhat wasted in the role of younger Vinci brother Francesco who is, again, less of a character in his own right than a device to move the plot along.”
Plural for an emblematic or heraldic design
“He chose the Corbinian Bear as an heraldic device for his papal coat of arms.”
Plural for a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
“… left to her own devices she'd eat at a fast-food restaurant every night of the week.”
Laptops or smartphones
“You can use the same login across all your devices.”
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