noun

devising

Devising (noun) means the act of working out a plan, invention, or (in law) a will. Example: “The devising of a fair rota took the committee three meetings.”

noun

The act of working out a plan, invention, or (in law) a will.

"The devising of a fair rota took the committee three meetings."

How to use devising

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In plain EnglishThe process of planning or inventing something.

Word forms

devisings plural

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What does “devising” mean?

The word “devising” means the act of working out a plan, invention, or (in law) a will. In plain terms, the process of planning or inventing something.

How do you use “devising” in a sentence?

Here is “devising” used in a sentence: “The devising of a fair rota took the committee three meetings.”

What part of speech is “devising”?

“Devising” is a noun.

What is the meaning of devising?

"devising" (noun) means the act of working out a plan, invention, or (in law) a will.

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