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How to pronounce devising in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms fashioning, making
Type of production
Has types cartography, film making, mapmaking, movie making, moviemaking
Derivation devise


the devising of plans.

Examples of devising

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They are devising a comprehensive plan of research, excavation and conservation.
From the edition.cnn.com
Devising a control system to fit all the parts together was a major undertaking.
From the businessweek.com
If anything, companies are devising new strategies to reach global scale faster.
From the businessweek.com
In preparing for her new role, Lansing spent hours devising an individual style.
From the sfgate.com
Online fraudsters are right behind, devising ways to steal personal information.
From the usatoday.com
Take care in devising and promoting a 2010 version of the Contract with America.
From the time.com
Technology companies are devising ways to make games more engaging and immersive.
From the usatoday.com
So tech companies are devising all sorts of studies to persuade customers to buy.
From the businessweek.com
Devising an effective communications strategy for the Coalition is seen as vital.
From the irishtimes.com
More examples
  • A will disposing of real property
  • Invent: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
  • Organize: arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
  • (devising) the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making"
  • The act of leaving real property in a will; such a will, or a clause in such a will; the real property left in such a will; To use one's intellect to plan or design (something); To leave (property) in a will
  • (devising) the act of creating a plan or some object, especially a will
  • (Devises) Dagger, Key, and Saber
  • A legal term referring to real estate which passes through a will.
  • Land is conveyed to a land trust upon the death of the landowner through the landowner's will. No income tax benefits but estate tax benefits remain.