English Reference

Word

devising

Phoneticsde·vis·ing

US/dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/

UK/dɪvˈaɪzɪŋ/

Definition

n. the act of creating or planning something new. You use this when you want to describe the process of thinking up a plan or a clever idea.

n. the process of creating, planning, or inventing something. Often used in the context of strategic planning or the development of new systems.

Examples

“The devising of a new strategy took several months.”

“The devising of the new safety protocol required input from every department in the company.”

“The devising of the constitutional framework was a delicate balance between the needs of the central government and the autonomy of the individual provinces.”

Examples

simple

“The devising of a new strategy took several months.”

contextual

“The devising of the new safety protocol required input from every department in the company.”

complex

“The devising of the constitutional framework was a delicate balance between the needs of the central government and the autonomy of the individual provinces.”

Real-World Examples

“Councils and mayors will play a leading role in devising local solutions with the areas with the biggest problem receiving the most support.”
BBC News · 18 Aug 2026

Word family

deviseVerbdevisingNoun

This entry

Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
Updated

Scan code

englishreference.com/q/devising

English Reference