Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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device | Yes | No | No | No |
design | Yes | No | Yes | No |
device (noun) | design (noun) |
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any clever maneuver | the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) |
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose | a decorative or artistic work |
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something |
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) | the creation of something in the mind |
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect | an arrangement scheme |
something intended as a guide for making something else | |
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions |
device (verb) | design (verb) |
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plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect | |
intend or have as a purpose | |
create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner | |
make or work out a plan for; devise | |
create designs | |
conceive or fashion in the mind; invent |