VocabJLPT N2
devising (a way)
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. devising (a way)
  2. 2. contriving
  3. 3. device
  4. 4. dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
The act of thinking cleverly and creatively to find a better way of doing something. It implies ingenuity and resourcefulness, and is often used to describe a smart solution or a practical improvement to a method or process.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I feel like I didn't put enough thought into choosing my words.

Sentence 2

I've been thinking of ways to climb stairs without tiring myself out too much.

Sentence 3

I thought about where to put things to make cleaning easier.

Sentence 4

I figured out how to make a lunch box using what was left in the fridge.

Sentence 5

You're still doing it the same way? Come on, mix it up a little!