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Creative process of inventing or creating something
“The devising of a new and innovative product requires extensive brainstorming and problem-solving skills.”
The action or process of inventing something, typically a process or device
The act of formulating of a course of action
Present participle for to build or design something using one's imagination or ingenuity
“He writes poetry in both English and Mohawk and works to devise an improved written form for the Mohawk language.”
Present participle for to come up with a plan or idea
“Tomorrow, we will devise a strategy for increasing our profits.”
Present participle for to put together (something) hastily or in an improvised manner
“The same spark of creativity that had enabled them to devise a makeshift sail on Nuzulu helped them on the Derwent.”
Present participle for to obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
Present participle for to carry out a plan with a specific purpose in mind
Present participle for to make a false show or pretense of
Present participle for to come up with a false account or representation of something
Present participle for to consider or give serious or careful thought to
Present participle for to give, especially by way of a will after one's passing
Present participle for to calculate and record the details of
Present participle for to hold or display a specified thought or emotion
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