device

In obsolete terms the difference between idea and device

is that idea is the form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic while device is opinion; decision.

In lang=en terms the difference between idea and device

is that idea is a musical theme or melodic subject while device is an image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark.

As nouns the difference between idea and device

is that idea is an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples while device is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

Device is a related term of token.

In printing|lang=en terms the difference between device and token

is that device is (printing) an image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience while token is (printing) ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides.

As nouns the difference between device and token

is that device is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one while token is something serving as an expression of something else; sign, symbol.

As an adjective token is

done as an indication or a pledge; perfunctory, minimal or merely symbolic.

As a verb token is

to betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote.

As a noun device

is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

As a proper noun mobile is

a city in southwest alabama.

Device is a related term of purpose.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between device and purpose

is that device is (obsolete) opinion; decision while purpose is (obsolete) instance; example.

As nouns the difference between device and purpose

is that device is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one while purpose is an object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

As a verb purpose is

have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

As a verb structure

is .

As an adjective structure

is structured.

As a noun device is

any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

As nouns the difference between heir and device

is that heir is someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another while device is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between conduct and device

is that conduct is (obsolete) convoy; escort; guard; guide while device is (obsolete) opinion; decision.

As nouns the difference between conduct and device

is that conduct is the act or method of controlling or directing while device is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

As a verb conduct

is (archaic|transitive) to lead, or guide; to escort.

As nouns the difference between device and manner

is that device is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one while manner is .

As nouns the difference between smartphone and device

is that smartphone is a mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone while device is any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

As a verb probe

is .

As a noun device is

any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.