nnoun.actthe act that results in something coming to beSynset:fashioning making
Examples:- the devising of plans
- the fashioning of pots and pans
- the making of measurements
- it was already in the making
Derivationally Related Form:makedevisefashion
Hypernyms:production
Inherited Hypernyms:devisingproductionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:cartographyfilm makingmapmakingmovie makingmoviemaking
Full Hyponyms:mapmakingmoviemaking
vverb.creationcome up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effortSynset:contrive devise excogitate forge formulate invent
Examples:- excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
Derivationally Related Form:contrivanceformuladevisingexcogitationinventiondeviserexcogitatorformulationdevisalinventiveinventor
Hypernyms:create by mental act create mentally
Inherited Hypernyms:inventcreate by mental actmake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Did he --- his major works over a short period of time? (apply to: formulate, devise, contrive, invent)
vverb.creationarrange by systematic planning and united effortSynset:devise get up machinate organise organize prepare
Examples:- machinate a plot
- organize a strike
- devise a plan to take over the director's office
Derivationally Related Form:devisingmachinationdeviserorganizationorganisationpreparative
Hypernyms:initiate pioneer
Inherited Hypernyms:organizeinitiatecausemake
Direct Hyponyms:embattlelaymountput onsandwichset upspatchcock
Full Troponyms:embattlelaymountrerunsandwichset upspatchcock
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.possessiongive by will, especially real propertyDerivationally Related Form:deviseedevise
Hypernyms:bequeath leave will
Inherited Hypernyms:devisebequeathgive
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something