Meaning of the word device in English

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device

US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
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Noun

1.

a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment

Example:
This new device can translate languages in real-time.
The police found a suspicious device in the abandoned car.
2.

a plan, scheme, or trick, especially one used to achieve a particular purpose

Example:
His latest marketing device involved giving away free samples.
Using humor as a literary device can make a story more engaging.
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