Device
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Device may refer to:
[edit] Computing and electronics
- Computer hardware
- Peripheral device, any device attached to a computer that expands its functionality
- Device file, an interface for a device driver
- Information appliance, a device, such as a cell phone, that focuses on handling a particular type of information and related tasks
- Display device, a device that graphically displays text or images
- Electronic component
- Integrated circuit
[edit] Other uses
- Nuclear device
- Improvised explosive device
- Measuring instrument
- Machine
- Tool
- Device (band)
- Rhetorical device, a technique used in writing or speaking
- Part of a coat of arms or personal device
- Symbolism
- An attachment to a medal's ribbon denoting special service, participation in a battle, or additional awards