device
/dɪˈvaɪs/
de · vice
dɪ · ˈvaɪs
English Definition
n. tool or gadget
Significado en Español
dispositivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiết bị, dụng cụ
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Example Sentence
This device records sound.
这个设备能录音。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(strengthen)+vice(verb)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “device”?
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A
Instrument
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B
Tree
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C
Emotion
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D
Book
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A — Instrument.
“device” means n. tool or gadget
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She used a small ______ to measure the temperature of the water.
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A
animal
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B
plant
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C
feeling
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D
device
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D — device.
“device” means n. tool or gadget
Common questions about “device”
What does “device” mean?
device — n. tool or gadget. In Chinese: 器械，装置.
How do you pronounce “device”?
device is pronounced /dɪˈvaɪs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · vice.
How do you use “device” in a sentence?
This device records sound. (这个设备能录音。)
What are synonyms for “device”?
gadget, tool — all close in meaning to device (n. tool or gadget).
Is “device” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. device appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “device”?
de(strengthen)+vice(verb)
