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device

CEFR: A2

A piece of mechanical, electronic, or optical equipment designed and engineered to perform a specific practical function.

Synonyms

apparatus
appliance
gadget

Common Collocations

electronic device
smart device
medical device

Example Sentence

The incandescent lightbulb was hailed as a revolutionary illuminating device that transformed industrial working hours.

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