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Devices

Physical objects designed to perform specific functions.

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Devices are physical objects designed to perform specific functions, often involving mechanical, electrical, or electronic components. They range from simple tools like hammers to complex systems such as computers and medical equipment.

Etymology

The term 'device' comes from the Old French word 'devise,' meaning 'skill, artifice,' ultimately derived from the Latin 'divinus' (of a god).

Explain Like I’m 5

Devices are things we use every day that do a specific job, like phones to call people or computers to play games.

Fun Facts

The word 'device' comes from the French word 'dispositif', meaning arrangement
Early devices were often mechanical, like levers and pulleys
Modern devices increasingly rely on microchips

FAQ

What is a device? A physical object designed to perform a specific function
What are some examples of devices? Phones, computers, and televisions
How do devices work? They use technology to carry out their designed function

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

artifacts tools

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

computer smartphone hammer

Meronyms — Parts or Components

components parts

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

system machine

Indexes

cultural artifact functional object mechanical process

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