B1nountechnology
US/dɪˈvaɪs/
UK/dɪˈvaɪs/
a machine or tool made for a particular job, especially a small electronic one
In context
Please switch off all electronic devices before the exam begins.
You can open the app on any device, from a phone to a laptop.
Doctors now use a small wearable device to track patients' heart rates.
Words that go with device
adjective + noun
- electronic deviceChildren spend hours every day on an electronic device.
- mobile deviceMost customers now shop on a mobile device.
- wearable deviceA wearable device can count your steps and check your sleep.
verb + noun
- connect a deviceYou can connect a device to the TV with one cable.
noun + preposition
- device forThis is a simple device for measuring rainfall.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I bought a new device for my kitchen to cook rice.Correct: I bought a new appliance for my kitchen to cook rice.