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devised

[ dih-vahyzd ]

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adjective

contrived, planned, invented, or designed:
It’s a dark comedy about a couple of guys who embark on a poorly devised scheme to blackmail a local clergyman.
Theater. (of a play) having a script produced collaboratively by the performers rather than by a writer or playwright:
Previous works of the Holwell Youth Troupe include a chilling ghost story and a devised piece on the topic of love.
Law. (of property) assigned or transmitted by will:
When specifically devised property is no longer in the testator's estate, the beneficiary's gift fails.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of devise ( def ).

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Word History and Origins

Origin of devised¹

devise ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

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I’m partial to the former, in part because it features the only overtly political character Wodehouse ever devised.

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He devised a programme specific to the show under his coach Roddy Mackay, a former contestant in the original TV series.

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The school has devised evacuation plans, designating emergency meeting points in the basement and routes for pupils and staff to follow in case of any danger.

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In rescuing her from the operating table, he kills pretty much everyone in the place, including the doctor who claims to have devised said cure.

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The prime minister is co-hosting a summit of allies in Paris to present plans, devised by senior military chiefs, that seek to deter future Russian aggression against Ukraine, including potentially posting troops there.

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