noun
the act that results in something coming to be
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- the devising of plans
- the fashioning of pots and pans
- the making of measurements
- it was already in the making
verb
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
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- excogitate a way to measure the speed of light
verb
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
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- machinate a plot
- organize a strike
- devise a plan to take over the director's office
verb
give by will, especially real property
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