VocabJLPT N2
devising (a way)
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. devising (a way)
  2. 2. contriving
  3. 3. device
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!