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Divice vs. Device: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 5, 2023
Correct: Device. A device is a tool or object created for a particular purpose, often technological or mechanical in nature.

Which is correct: Divice or Device

How to spell Device?

Divice is Incorrect

Device is Correct

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Key Differences

I before E: Remember the rule "i before e except after c"; device follows this rule.
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Vowel Order: Think of 'ice' at the end of device; both have the same vowel order.
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Technology Association: Associate the word with 'electronic device,' which both have an 'e' before the 'c'.
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Rhyme Reminder: 'Device' rhymes with 'ice,' both end with 'ice.'
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Visual Aid: Envision the word 'device' with a highlight on 'ice' to reinforce the correct spelling.
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Divice and Device Definitions

Divice

Divice is an incorrect spelling of Device.
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Device

A device is a piece of equipment created for a specific function, often technological.
He invented a device for water purification.
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Device

In a broad sense, a device can be any implement or tool.
The surgeon used a specialized device during the operation.
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Device

In literature or art, a device is a technique or motif.
The author used a narrative device to enhance the story.
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Device

An object designed and manufactured to perform one or more functions.
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Device

A literary contrivance, such as parallelism or personification, used to achieve a particular effect.
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Device

A decorative design, figure, or pattern, as one used in embroidery.
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Device

A graphic symbol or motto, especially in heraldry.
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Device

A plan or scheme for accomplishing something
“Now Lydgate might have called at the warehouse, or might have written a message on a leaf of his pocket-book and left it at the door. Yet these simple devices apparently did not occur to him” (George Eliot).
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Device

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
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Device

(computer hardware) A peripheral device; an item of hardware.
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Device

A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
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Device

(Ireland) An improvised explosive device, home-made bomb
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Device

(rhetoric) A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device.
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Device

(heraldry) A motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively.
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Device

(archaic) Power of devising; invention; contrivance.
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Device

(legal) An image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark.
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Device

(printing) An image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience.
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Device

(obsolete) A spectacle or show.
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Device

(obsolete) Opinion; decision.
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Device

That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
His device in against Babylon, to destroy it.
Their recent device of demanding benevolences.
He disappointeth the devices of the crafty.
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Device

Power of devising; invention; contrivance.
I must have instruments of my own device.
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Device

An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See Cognizance.
Knights-errant used to distinguish themselves by devices on their shields.
A banner with this strange device -Excelsior.
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Device

Anything fancifully conceived.
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Device

A spectacle or show.
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Device

Opinion; decision.
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Device

Any artifactual object designed to perform an action or process, with or without an operator in attendance.
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Device

An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose;
The device is small enough to wear on your wrist
A device intended to conserve water
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Device

Something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
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Device

Any clever (deceptive) maneuver;
He would stoop to any device to win a point
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Device

Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
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Device

An emblematic design (especially in heraldry);
He was recognized by the device on his shield
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Device

A device is any mechanical or electronic apparatus designed for a particular use.
She fixed the device with precision.
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Device

Device can also mean a plan or scheme, especially in literary contexts.
The plot's device kept the readers engaged.
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Oct 27, 2023

FAQs

What is the pronunciation of Device

Device is pronounced as \dɪˈvaɪs.
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Which vowel is used before Device

The vowel 'e' is used before the 'c' in device.
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What is the plural form of Device

The plural form is "devices."
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Which conjunction is used with Device

Conjunctions like "and" and "or" can be used (e.g., "device and tool," "device or gadget").
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What is the verb form of Device

There is no verb form of "device"; it is only a noun.
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Is Device an adverb

No, device is not an adverb.
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Is Device a negative or positive word

Device is a neutral word; it can be either positive or negative depending on context.
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Why is it called Device

The term "device" comes from Old French 'devis,' meaning plan, intention, or invention.
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What is the root word of Device

The root word of "device" is from the Old French 'devis,' which means plan or design.
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Which article is used with Device

Both "the" and "a" can be used, depending on context (e.g., "the device," "a device").
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What is the singular form of Device

The singular form is "device."
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Which preposition is used with Device

Prepositions like "with," "on," and "of" are used (e.g., "with a device," "device of communication").
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Is Device a countable noun

Yes, device is a countable noun.
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Is Device a collective noun

No, device is not a collective noun.
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How do we divide Device into syllables

Device is divided as de-vice.
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Nov 05, 2023

Which determiner is used with Device

Determiners like "the," "this," or "a" can be used (e.g., "the device," "this device").
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Is the Device term a metaphor

Device itself is not a metaphor, but it can be used metaphorically in some contexts.
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How many syllables are in Device

There are two syllables in device.
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What is the first form of Device

Device does not have a first form as it's not a verb.
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What is the third form of Device

Device does not have a third form as it's not a verb.
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Is Device a vowel or consonant

The word device contains both vowels and consonants.
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What is a stressed syllable in Device

The second syllable in device is stressed: de-VICE.
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What part of speech is Device

Device is a noun.
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Is Device a noun or adjective

Device is a noun.
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Is the word Device is imperative

No, device is not an imperative; it’s a noun.
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What is another term for Device

Another term for device is "gadget."
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What is the second form of Device

Device does not have a second form as it's not a verb.
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Is Device an abstract noun

No, device is a concrete noun, as it refers to a physical object.
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What is the opposite of Device

The opposite of a device can be "manual tool" or "non-technological implement."
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