English · Word Candidate

device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: devices

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất kỳ thiết bị nào được chế tạo cho một mục đích cụ thể

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Noun

Near-synonyms: equipment, tool, machine

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A peripheral device; an item of hardware.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiết bị ngoại vi, một món đồ phần cứng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “device” mean?

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

Is “device” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.