device
UK: dɪˈvaɪs | US: dɪˈvaɪs
n. a tool or piece of equipment designed for a specific purpose
n. a plan or method used to achieve something
n. (computing) an electronic machine or component
The word "device" originates from Old French devis (meaning "division, plan, wish"), derived from Latin divisus (past participle of dividere, "to divide"). The morpheme de- implies separation or distinction, while vice traces back to videre ("to see"), reflecting the idea of "something devised or planned through mental separation." Over time, it evolved to mean a tool or mechanism created by design.
The smartphone is a versatile device for communication and productivity.
She invented a clever device to open jars easily.
The author used literary devices to enhance the story’s impact.
This medical device monitors heart rate in real time.
The thief employed a cunning device to bypass the security system.