devised

[ dih-vahyzd ]

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

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

Other Word Forms

• self-de·vised adjective
• un·de·vised adjective
• well-de·vised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of devised¹

devise ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

The Koblenz higher regional court heard the group came together in January 2022 and devised a plan which included a sabotage attack to disable the power grid.

From BBC