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Look up device in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A device is usually a constructed tool. Device may also refer to: Appliance, a device for a particular
Device
Small, handheld computing device
A mobile device or handheld device is a computer small enough to hold and operate in hand. Mobile devices are typically battery-powered and possess a flat-panel
Mobile_device
Literary technique used to persuade
A literary device, literary technique, figure of speech, rhetorical device, stylistic device, or trope is any strategy of using language that a writer
Literary_device
Software interface to attached devices
A device driver is software that operates or controls a particular type of device that is attached to a computer. A driver provides a software interface
Device_driver
Gear and pawl; prevents motion in one direction
A ratchet (occasionally spelled rachet) is a mechanical device that allows continuous linear or rotary motion in only one direction while preventing motion
Ratchet_(device)
Pattern or structure that makes something funny
comedic device is a technique or structure used to make something funny. They are often used in comedy. Repetition is the essential comedic device and is
Comedic_device
Device that provides data and signals to a computer
In computing, an input device is a piece of equipment used to enter data and control signals to an information processing system, such as a computer or
Input_device
Topics referred to by the same term
Storage device may refer to: Box, or any of a variety of containers or receptacles... Data storage device, a device for recording information, which could
Storage_device
Method of identifying remote computing devices via hardware and software configuration
A device fingerprint or machine fingerprint is information collected about the software and hardware of a remote computing device for the purpose of identification
Device_fingerprint
Implementation of loop unrolling in C
In the C programming language, Duff's device is a way of manually implementing loop unrolling by interleaving two syntactic constructs of C: the do-while
Duff's_device
Device to be used for medical purposes
A medical device is any device intended to be used for medical purposes. Significant potential for hazards are inherent when using a device for medical
Medical_device
Device file that discards all data written to it
systems, the null device is a device file that discards all data written to it but reports that the write operation succeeded. This device is called /dev/null
Null_device
Interface to device driver that appears in filesystem
In Unix-like operating systems, a device file, device node, or special file is an interface to a device driver that appears in a file system as if it
Device_file
Auto racing safety and support apparel
A HANS device (head and neck support device) is a type of head restraint and a safety device in motorsports. Head restraints are mandatory when competing
HANS_device
Bronze device worn on military ribbons
A "V" device is a metal 1⁄4-inch (6.4 mm) capital letter "V" with serifs which, when worn on certain decorations awarded by the United States Armed Forces
"V"_device
Aircraft component fixed to the end of the wings to improve performance
Wingtip devices are intended to improve the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft by reducing drag. Although there are several types of wing tip devices which
Wingtip_device
Component of the Microsoft Windows operating system
Device Manager is a component of the Microsoft Windows operating system. It allows users to view and control the hardware attached to the computer. When
Device_Manager
United States military decoration
A Marksmanship Ribbon device is primarily a miniature metal rifle, pistol, target, service star, or letter E or S which may be worn if authorized on a
Marksmanship_Device
System configuration file for DOS and OS/2
value of a system setting or with name "DEVICE" extends system capability by loading a file such as a device driver or a terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR)
CONFIG.SYS
Story writing technique
A plot device or plot mechanism is any technique in a narrative used to move the plot forward. A clichéd plot device may annoy the reader and a contrived
Plot_device
Pulsed nuclear reactor radiation source
The Lady Godiva device was an unshielded pulsed nuclear reactor originally situated at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), near Santa Fe, New Mexico
Godiva_device
Electronic component that exploits the electronic properties of semiconductor materials
A semiconductor device is an electronic component that relies on the electronic properties of a semiconductor material (primarily silicon, germanium, and
Semiconductor_device
Machine allowing an individual to die quickly with minimal pain
A euthanasia device is a machine engineered to allow an individual to die quickly with minimal pain. The most common devices are those designed to help
Euthanasia_device
Semi-automatic rifle
The Pedersen device was an experimental weapon attachment for the M1903 Springfield bolt action rifle that allowed it to fire a .30 caliber (7.62 mm) pistol-type
Pedersen_device
Mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic, lifting device
A jack is a mechanical lifting device. Most often, the term "jack" denotes equipment used to apply great forces or lift heavy loads. There are also smaller
Jack_(device)
A USB compound device contains an embedded USB hub and one or more non-removable USB devices. It may or may not have exposed downstream ports. The internal
Compound_device
Shoe size measuring instrument
The Brannock Device is a measuring instrument invented by Charles F. Brannock for measuring a person's shoe size. Brannock spent two years developing a
Brannock_Device
Human interface device for computers
A pointing device is a human interface device that allows a user to input spatial (i.e., continuous and multi-dimensional) data to a computer. Graphical
Pointing_device
Home media streaming device from Apple
players developed and manufactured by Apple Inc. Similarly to competing devices, they are capable of playing media content streamed from online services
Apple_TV_(device)
Construct which could destroy all life on a planet or a planet itself
A doomsday device is a hypothetical construction – usually a weapon or weapons system – which could destroy all life on a planet, particularly Earth, or
Doomsday_device
Weapons intended to start fires
Incendiary weapons, incendiary devices, incendiary munitions, or incendiary bombs are weapons designed to start fires. They may destroy structures or
Incendiary_device
Devices that use electricity for functioning
Electrical devices or electric devices are devices that functionally rely on electric energy (AC or DC) to operate their core parts (electric motors,
Electrical_device
Device that creates a violent release of energy
An explosive device typically refers to a bomb that is not used by a military. It contains an explosive with a detonator connected to a triggering mechanism
Explosive_device
MOS field-effect transistor with more than one gate
A multigate device, multi-gate MOSFET or multi-gate field-effect transistor (MuGFET) refers to a metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET)
Multigate_device
Standard for computer data connections
as personal computers, to and from peripheral devices, e.g. displays, keyboards, and mass storage devices, and to and from intermediate hubs, which multiply
USB
Device Bay was a standard jointly developed by Compaq, Intel and Microsoft in 1997, as a simple way to add, remove, and share hardware devices. Originally
Device_Bay
Entry point into a computer network
In computer networking, an edge device is a device that provides an entry point into enterprise or service provider core networks. Examples include routers
Edge_device
Theoretical device to render objects invisible
cloaking devices have been used as plot devices in various media for many years. Developments in scientific research show that real-world cloaking devices can
Cloaking_device
Device to implement precommitment by restricting one's future options
A commitment device is a mechanism or arrangement that implements precommitment by deliberately restricting one’s own future options in order to make a
Commitment_device
Type of nuclear battery which generates electric current
A betavoltaic device (betavoltaic cell or betavoltaic battery) is a type of nuclear battery that generates electric current from beta particles (electrons
Betavoltaic_device
Form of birth control involving a device placed in the uterus
intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD or ICD), is a small, T-shaped birth control device that is inserted
Intrauterine_device
Unix pseudo-device
systems, a loop device, vnd (vnode disk), or lofi (loop file interface) is a pseudo-device that makes a computer file accessible as a block device. Before use
Loop_device
Device neutrality law states that the users have the right of non-discrimination of the services and apps they use, based on platform control by hardware
Device_neutrality
Device to apply tension to the skin
restoration device is a device used for applying tension to skin during the process of non-surgical foreskin restoration. Those who use such a device employ
Restoration_device
System of identifying electrical power devices
automation, ANSI Device Numbers can be used to identify equipment and devices in a system such as relays, circuit breakers, or instruments. The device numbers
ANSI_device_numbers
United States military award device
The "C" Device, or "Combat Device", is a miniature bronze C that may be placed on certain individual awards of the United States Armed Forces to denote
"C"_device
Portal device within the Stargate fictional universe
A Stargate is a fictional Einstein–Rosen bridge portal device within the Stargate fictional universe that allows practical, point-to-point near instantaneous
Stargate_(device)
Operating system for mobile devices
for smartphones and tablets (touchscreen-based mobile devices originally, later for other devices, such as TVs and PCs), based on a modified version of
Android_(operating_system)
Mechanical piece of climbing equipment
A belay device is a mechanical piece of climbing equipment used to control a rope during belaying. It is designed to improve belay safety for the climber
Belay_device
2013 studio album by Device
Device is the only studio album by American industrial metal band Device, a side project featuring David Draiman of Disturbed and former Filter guitarist
Device_(Device_album)
Illegal methods in motor vehicles to overcome emissions controls
A defeat device is any motor vehicle hardware, software, or design that interferes with or disables emissions controls under real-world driving conditions
Defeat_device
Device designed to prevent or deter rape
An anti-rape device is one of a variety of devices invented for the purpose of preventing or deterring rape. The first such devices were the chastity belts
Anti-rape_device
Type of electronic device
A smart device is an electronic device, generally connected to other devices or networks via different wireless protocols (such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, near-field
Smart_device
Topics referred to by the same term
Chastity device may refer to: Chastity belt Chastity belt (BDSM) Chastity piercing This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Chastity
Chastity_device
US military award accoutrement
The arrowhead device is a miniature bronze arrowhead that may be worn on campaign, expedition, and service medals and ribbons to denote participation in
Arrowhead_device
Visual aiming device
A sight or sighting device is any device used to assist in precise visual alignment (i.e. aiming) of weapons, surveying instruments, aircraft equipment
Sight_(device)
Device used for lifting or lowering a load
A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated
Hoist_(device)
Output device for presentation of information in visual form
A display device is an output device for presentation of information in visual or tactile form (the latter used for example in tactile electronic displays
Display_device
Programmable machine that processes data
robots. Computers are at the core of general-purpose devices such as personal computers and mobile devices, such as smartphones. Computers power the Internet
Computer
Device that lets the user see in levels of visible light approaching total darkness
night-vision device (NVD), also known as a night optical/observation device (NOD) or night-vision goggle (NVG), is an optoelectronic device that allows
Night-vision_device
Device that reduces or inhibits electrostatic discharge
An antistatic device is any device that reduces, dampens, or otherwise inhibits electrostatic discharge, or ESD, which is the buildup or discharge of static
Antistatic_device
Torture device used by the French and the Spanish
and continents), Spanish donkey or cavalletto squarciapalle is a torture device, of which there exist two variations; both inflict pain by using the subject's
Wooden_horse_(device)
Device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine
A governor, or speed limiter or controller, is a device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine, such as an engine. A classic example is the
Governor_(device)
Topics referred to by the same term
Suspect Device may refer to "Suspect Device" (song), a single by Stiff Little Fingers from the 1979 album Inflammable Material Suspect Device, an Ohio-based
Suspect_Device
Type of signal (or device) that alerts people to a dangerous condition
An alarm device is a mechanism that gives an audible, visual, combination, or other kind of alarm signal to alert someone to a problem or condition that
Alarm_device
High-powered loudspeaker
A long-range acoustic device (LRAD), acoustic hailing device (AHD), or sound cannon is a specialized loudspeaker and sound weapon that produces sound at
Long-range_acoustic_device
Tactile is a real-time text-to-braille translation device currently under development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It was conceived by
Tactile_(device)
Piece of computer hardware
An output device is any piece of computer hardware that converts information or data into a human-perceptible form or, historically, into a physical machine-readable
Output_device
Software framework of Linux kernel
The device mapper is a framework provided by the Linux kernel for mapping physical block devices onto higher-level virtual block devices. It forms the
Device_mapper
Device for trapping or killing flying insects
A fly-killing device is used for pest control of flying insects, such as houseflies, wasps, moths, gnats, and mosquitoes. A flyswatter (or fly-swat, fly
Fly-killing_device
Purported radiation detector used in chiropractic
detected electromagnetic radiation emanating from vertebral subluxations. The device had multiple forms, but a common configuration consisted of a plastic cylinder
Toftness_device
Form of literary device
A poetic device is a literary device used specifically in poetry or for poetic effect. Poems are created out of poetic devices via a composite of grammatical
Poetic_device
In the philosophy of technology, the device paradigm is the way "technological devices" are perceived and consumed in modern society, according to Albert
Device_paradigm
Device which aids a person with a vagina to urinate while standing upright
A female urination device (FUD), personal urination device (PUD), female urination aid, or stand-to-pee device (STP) is a device that can be used to more
Female_urination_device
Audio bug to spy on US embassy in Moscow
also known as the Great Seal bug, was one of the first covert listening devices (or "bugs") to use passive techniques to transmit an audio signal. It was
The_Thing_(listening_device)
Twine is a stand-alone device that uses sensors to detect parts of its environment and that connects to a Wi-Fi network to communicate. Rules loaded into
Twine_(device)
Elastic object that stores mechanical energy
A spring is a device consisting of an elastic but largely rigid material (typically metal) bent or molded into a form (especially a coil) that can return
Spring_(device)
Device to provide mechanical CPR
The Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS) device provides mechanical chest compressions to patients in cardiac arrest. It is mostly used
LUCAS_device
Vocal structure in animals
A resonating device is a structure used by an animal that improves the quality of its vocalizations through amplifying the sound produced via acoustic
Resonating_device
Device to vaporize substances for inhalation
A vaporizer or vaporiser, colloquially known as a vape, is a device used to vaporize substances for inhalation. Plant substances can be used, commonly
Vaporizer_(inhalation_device)
Tool for the precise measurement of a component's length, width, and/or depth
my-KROM-it-ər), sometimes known as a micrometer screw gauge (MSG), is a device incorporating a calibrated screw for accurate measurement of the size of
Micrometer_(device)
Device regulated by the US National Firearms Act
In the United States, a destructive device is a type of firearm or explosive device regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934, revised by the Omnibus
Destructive_device
Award device of the United States military
The "A" Device is a miniature bronze 1⁄4 inch letter "A" which comes with and without serifs, that is authorized for wear by the United States Armed Forces
"A"_Device
Pyrometric devices gauge heatwork, the combined effect of both time and temperature, when firing materials inside a kiln. Pyrometric devices do not measure
Pyrometric_device
Electrical safety device used in household wiring
residual-current device (RCD), residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB) or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is an electrical safety device, more specifically
Residual-current_device
Vehicle-to-device (V2D) communication is a particular type of vehicular communication system that consists in the exchange of information between a vehicle
Vehicle-to-device
Pseudoscientific device
pseudoscientific device designed by Marcus Schmieke and Nuno Nina, that claims to function via bioresonance to enhance overall health. The device has been promoted
Healy_device
Device for preventing or limiting the locomotion of a human or animal
A hobble (also, and perhaps earlier, hopple), or spancel, is a device which prevents or limits the locomotion of an animal, by tethering one or more legs
Hobble_(device)
2014 American film
The Device is a 2014 American science fiction horror film directed by Jeremy Berg. It stars Angela DiMarco and Kate Alden as sisters who must deal with
The_Device
Medical device that assists during a difficult birth
Odón device is a medical device that is designed to assist during a difficult birth. The device consists of a plastic sleeve that is inflated around the
Odon_device
Mobile phone technology
On-Device Portals (ODPs) allow mobile phone users to easily browse, purchase and use mobile content and services. An ODP platform enables operators to
On-device_portal
Facebook watch
Device-to-device (D2D) communication in cellular networks is defined as direct communication between two mobile users without traversing the base station
Device-to-device
Identification and authentication device
A biometric device is a security identification and authentication device. Such devices use automated methods of verifying or recognising the identity
Biometric_device
The Device Description Repository (DDR) is a concept proposed by the Mobile Web Initiative Device Description Working Group (DDWG) of the World Wide Web
Device_Description_Repository
Consumer food alergy tester
indicate that there was no detectable target protein in the sampled food. The device has not been approved by the FDA, and the developers contest that such approval
Nima_(device)
Digital imaging circuit
A charge-coupled device (CCD) is an integrated circuit containing an array of linked, or coupled, capacitors. Under the control of an external circuit
Charge-coupled_device
Topics referred to by the same term
The term Hoffman device may refer to: The Hoffman external lengthening fixator, a prosthetic limb device The Hoffman tank gunfire simulator, a tank gunfire
Hoffman_device
Micromirror devices are devices based on microscopically small mirrors. The mirrors are microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), which means that their
Micromirror_device
Unconventionally produced bomb
An improvised explosive device (IED) is a bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than in conventional military action. It may be constructed of conventional
Improvised_explosive_device
(2007–2025). iPhone News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved September 19, 2025. Official Apple sites iPhone iOS Specifications Obsolete and vintage devices
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