LEARNit Dictionary

device

noun
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OPAL
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an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job
وسیله, ابزار, دستگاه
see also improvised explosive device, intrauterine device, pointing device
2
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a piece of computer equipment, especially a small one such as a smartphone
دستگاه, وسیله
You can store thousands of photos on your device.
a portable/wireless device
The waiter takes orders on a hand-held device.
Now connect the device to your computer.
see also mobile device
3
a bomb or weapon that will explode
بمب, وسیله انفجاری, دستگاه انفجاری, سلاح انفجاری
A powerful device exploded outside the station.
It was the world's first atomic device.
Two bombers detonated their devices in the busy shopping centre.
The device failed to detonate.
see also IED
4
a method of doing something that produces a particular result or effect
ترفند
Targeted advertising on social media is very successful as a marketing device.
5
a plan or trick that is used to get something that somebody wants
حیله, نقشه, ترفند
The report was a device used to hide rather than reveal problems.
This device can be seen as somewhat dishonest.
6
a form of words that is intended to produce a particular effect in speech or writing
عبارت, واژه‌آرایی
a rhetorical device
Metaphor and symbol are literary devices.