Devise

/dɪˈvaɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism by careful thought.

The engineers devised a new strategy to reduce energy consumption.

To create a method or scheme for achieving a particular goal.

She devised a brilliant marketing campaign that increased sales by 30%.

To contrive or arrange something by careful thought.

They devised a plan to improve community safety through neighborhood watch programs.

To think out, plan, or create in the mind.

He devised a solution that would benefit both the workers and the management.

To come up with a new idea or concept.

The team worked together to devise a comprehensive training program.

Middle English, from Old French 'devise' meaning 'to design, to arrange'.

devise a plan

to come up with a strategy or method for achieving something

devise a scheme

to invent or formulate a plan, often with a particular goal in mind

device

a tool or instrument used for a particular purpose

devisable

capable of being devised or arranged

to come up with something clever or innovative

He really devised a clever way to solve the puzzle.