Device

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A device is usually a constructed tool. Device may also refer to:

Technology

Computing, electronics, mechanisms and telecommunication

  • Appliance, a device for a particular task
  • Computer, a computing device
  • Device file, an interface of a peripheral device driver
  • Electronic component, a device that can be embedded in the construction of electronic hardware
  • Gadget, generally synonymous with device; often used when a more specific word is not well-known or cannot be recalled
  • Handheld device, a small computer such as a phone or tablet
  • Machine, a mechanical device
  • Medical device, a device intended for medical use
  • Peripheral device, hardware that is external but accessible to a computer

Weapons

Arts, entertainment, and media

Music

Groups

Albums

Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media

Other uses

People with the surname Device

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