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.” Word family
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