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Look up device in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

Device may refer to:

Computing and electronics

• Computer hardware
• Peripheral, any device attached to a computer that expands its functionality
• Device file, an interface for a device driver
• Information appliance, a device, such as a cell phone, that focuses on handling a particular type of information and related tasks
• Display device, a device that graphically displays text or images
• Electronic component
• Integrated circuit

Other uses

• Nuclear device
• Plot device
• Improvised explosive device
• Measuring instrument
• Machine
• Tool
• Device (band)
• Rhetorical device, a technique used in writing or speaking
• Part of a coat of arms or personal device
• Symbolism
• An attachment to a medal's ribbon denoting special service, participation in a battle, or additional awards

See also

• Devise
• Devizes (town in Wiltshire in England)

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