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devising

[dih-vahy-zing] / dɪˈvaɪ zɪŋ /




NOUN
planning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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AllHere was best known for devising an automated system that could deliver messages to students and families that were individualized, but fell well short of what is commonly understood to be artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

As a result, the company must set itself apart by devising new routes of drug delivery or dosing schedules that are more manageable for patients.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

By devising a tax-efficient and multifaceted distribution strategy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

To execute a task that’s boring, frustrating or apparently meaningless, he suggests devising ways to make it more challenging—say, imposing an artificial deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Dany had refused to compensate any of the Great Masters for the value of their slaves, but the Meereenese kept devising other ways to squeeze coin from her.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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