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Devising and Classing

noun

  • The act that results in something coming to be.
    • usage: "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making"

verb

  • Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
    • usage: "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
  • Arrange by systematic planning and united effort.
    • usage: "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
  • Give by will, especially real property.
(p.pr.&vb.n.) of Devise.
(p.pr.&vb.n.) of Class.