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Meaning of the word devised in English

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devised

Verb

1.

plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.

Example:
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a training program should be devised
Synonym:
conceive think up come up with dream up draw up work out form formulate concoct design frame invent coin originate compose construct fabricate create produce put together make up develop evolve discover hit on hatch cook up contrive
2.

leave (real estate) to someone by the terms of a will.

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