- present participle of devise.
devising
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These credentials are meant to help workers prove they have skills like devising effective prompts or using AI for business strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Twenty years ago, founders proudly eschewed fashion and decorum, too busy writing code and devising a new world order to bother with pleasantries, like basic manners and French cuffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
Barton builds up Mozart’s role, with emphasis on his home life, which he fills with discord and challenges of his own devising.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Before the war, Khamenei reportedly tasked Larijani with devising a plan to ensure that the Islamic Republic would survive a major attack by Israel and the US, including the assassination of its leadership.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
Smith began devising new ways of teaching horses to blow off the line as quickly as possible.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
