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devising — The main way in which devising differs from traditional theatre is that the latter is based on texts, whereas devising is based on specific stimuli that might include music, text, objects, paintings or movement. It is thus more transient,… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
Devising — Devise De*vise , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Devised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Devising}.] [OF. deviser to distribute, regulate, direct, relate, F., to chat, fr. L. divisus divided, distributed, p. p. of dividere. See {Divide}, and cf. {Device}.] 1. To form in … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
devising — noun the act that results in something coming to be the devising of plans the fashioning of pots and pans the making of measurements it was already in the making • Syn: ↑fashioning, ↑making • Derivati … Useful english dictionary
devising — noun the act of creating a plan or some object, especially a will Syn: fashioning, making … Wiktionary
devising — Synonyms and related words: architecture, assembly, authorship, beginning, building, casting, coinage, composition, conception, concoction, construction, contrivance, contriving, conversion, crafting, craftsmanship, creation, creative effort,… … Moby Thesaurus
devising — n. making, act resulting in something coming to be de·vise || dɪ vaɪz v. plan, invent; bequeath property through a will … English contemporary dictionary
Book on the Form and the Devising of a Tournament — The most famous treatise on the tournament, written by Renй d’Anjou in the 15th century. The work describes what Renй conceived of as his ‘ideal’ tournament, though he intersperses his description of such a tournament with observations on arms &… … Medieval glossary
tax planning — Devising strategies throughout the year in order to minimize tax liability, for example, by choosing a tax filing status that is most beneficial to the taxpayer. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary … Financial and business terms
financial planning — devising strategies for managing finances … English contemporary dictionary
sanitation — Devising and applying of measures for preserving and promoting public health; removal or neutralization of elements injurious to health; practical application of sanitary science. See sanitary code … Black's law dictionary
