device

• Sustantivo que designa un objeto, aparato o mecanismo creado para cumplir una función o propósito específico.

A noun referring to a piece of equipment, tool, or machine designed for a specific purpose or function.

1. Electronic or mechanical toolA2formal

   A piece of equipment or machinery designed for a specific purpose.

   Dispositivo electrónico o mecánico

   • She uses a small device to measure her heart rate.
   • The technician repaired the electronic device.
   • Modern devices make communication much easier.

   Sinónimosapparatusappliancecontraptiongadgetgizmoinstrumentmachinemechanismtoolwidget

2. Method or strategyB2formal

   A plan, scheme, or technique used to achieve a particular effect.

   Recurso o estrategia

   • The author used a clever literary device to build suspense.
   • His apology was just a device to avoid punishment.
   • The company employed a marketing device to attract new customers.

   Sinónimosartificecontrivancegambitmaneuverployruseschemestratagemtactictrick