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- Dictionarydevise/dɪˈvʌɪz/
verb
- 1. plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought: "a training programme should be devised"
- 2. leave (something, especially real estate) to someone by the terms of a will.
noun
- 1. a clause in a will leaving something, especially real estate, to someone.
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DEVISE definition: 1. to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination: 2. to…. Learn more.
The meaning of DEVISE is to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent. How to use devise in a sentence. Did you know?
DEVISE meaning: 1. to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination: 2. to…. Learn more.
Devise definition: to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas. See examples of DEVISE used in a sentence.
If you devise a plan, system, or machine, you have the idea for it and design it.
Definitions of devise. verb. arrange by systematic planning and united effort. “ devise a plan to take over the director's office”. synonyms: get up, machinate, organise, organize, prepare. see more. verb. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
Definition of devise verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.