devising

[dih-vahy-zing]

noun

1. the act or process of planning, inventing, or contriving (often used attributively).

   The devising, manufacturing, and distributing of antimalaria supplies and equipment was critical to the army’s success.

   The devising of a phonemic writing system has posed problems since the earliest times.

Word History and Origins

Origin of devising¹

devis(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Another key recommendation was on policing and devising a "consistent approach" to dealing with antisemitic crimes.

From BBC

"They were Russian agents with whom the defendant was very keen to develop a relationship – he was also very keen to provide assistance to them in various imaginative ways of his own devising."

From BBC

He said devising such a scheme "raises some very difficult issues".

From BBC

Wilson often encouraged his younger brothers Carl and Dennis to sing along with him in the complex harmonies he was already devising.

From BBC

California employers may dislike the new law on independent contractors, but they’re devising a host of strategies to comply.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• creative 
• imaginative 
• innovative 
• inventive 
• seminal 
• unconventional 
• unusual