# devising

/dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/ (US) · /dɪvˈaɪzɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/devising
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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