device vs devise: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: device or devise

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devicenoun

any clever maneuver

devicenoun

an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

devicenoun

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

devicenoun

any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

devicenoun

something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

deviseverb

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

deviseverb

arrange by systematic planning and united effort

devisenoun

a will disposing of real property

deviseverb

give by will, especially real property

devisenoun

(law) a gift of real property by will

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