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device vs release

release vs device

device and release both are nouns.

device is not a verb while release is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
device Yes No No No
release Yes No Yes No
As nouns, release is a hyponym of device; that is, release is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than device:
  • device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  • release: a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
Other hyponyms of device include acoustic device, adapter, adaptor, afterburner, agglomerator, aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface, alarm, alarm system, warning device, appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget, applicator, applier, aspergill, aspersorium, automatic pilot, autopilot, robot pilot, bait, decoy, lure, billiard marker, bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder, blower, bootjack, breathalyser, breathalyzer, breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator, bubbler, buffer, fender, catapult, launcher, battery charger, charger, clip-on, comb, baby's dummy, comforter, pacifier, teething ring, conductor, birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device, converter, convertor, corer, corrective, restorative, crusher, cryptograph, cutoff, dampener, moistener, damper, muffler, deflector, dental appliance, depressor, detector, sensing element, sensor, diestock, drive, drop forge, drop hammer, drop press, elastic device, electrical device, electronic device, energiser, energizer, exercise device, explosive device, fan, filter, asphyxiator, extinguisher, fire extinguisher, flare, fumigator, gas fixture, groover, guard, safety, safety device, heater, warmer, heat exchanger, holding device, horn, foil, hydrofoil, imprint, indicator, instrument, ignition interlock, interlock, interrupter, jig, key, keyboard, Kinetoscope, doorknocker, knocker, rapper, lift, lifting device, igniter, ignitor, light, lighter, machine, magnet, mechanism, memory device, storage device, instrument, musical instrument, nest egg, noisemaker, optical device, override, paper feed, peeler, pick, plectron, plectrum, power takeoff, PTO, goad, prod, autocue, prompter, pull, reflector, button, remote, remote control, reset, constraint, restraint, router, runner, scratcher, shoehorn, shoetree, shooting stick, shredder, signaling device, snowshoe, sounder, source of illumination, stabiliser, stabilizer, stemmer, straightener, reinforcement, strengthener, stylus, suction cup, support, sweatbox, synchroflash, take-up, teaser, dart thrower, spear thrower, throwing board, throwing stick, tilter, pair of tongs, tongs, toy, trap, trigger, valve, vaporiser, vaporizer, ventilator, washboard, water cooler, slide chart, gun worm, carbonator, soda carbonator, soda maker, ultrasonic flaw detector, flocculator, microsensor, pulse oximeter, bottle capper, capping machine, seed sprouter, sprouter, vulcaniser, vulcanizer, positioner, speech synthesizer, microdevice, flow meter, network bridge, rotary encoder, shaft encoder, repulsor, repulsorlift, repulsorlift engine.
device (noun) release (noun)
any clever maneuver activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose the act of liberating someone or something
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) the act of allowing a fluid to escape
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect a formal written statement of relinquishment
(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
euphemistic expressions for death
a process that liberates or discharges something
device (verb) release (verb)
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
eliminate (a substance)
make (assets) available
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
release, as from one's grip
let (something) fall or spill from a container
release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
part with a possession or right
grant freedom to; free from confinement
make (information) available for publication
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