Friday, August 30, 2013

devise, device

Devise or devise ( rhymes with size ) means to invent or contrive--
He hoped to devise a new means of detecting metal.
They are trying to devise a scheme for passing the exam without studying.

Device or device ( rhymes with nice )  means a contraption, or a gadget or machine of some kind--
Have you seen the new solar-powered device for charging the phone?
He hoped to invent a new device for detecting metal.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"If we could devise a better recharging device, we could make a fortune."


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