Meaning: bootable device
device Pronunciation English [d?va?s]? American [d?va?s]?
n. device, equipment; means, method; gimmick, trick; bomb, explosive device; drawing, design; <ancient> (something's) style, appearance
[ plural devices ]
phrase
device driver?driver ;? [device driver?] device driver ; device driver ; drivers
medical device?medical device ; medical equipment ; medical devices
Input Device? Input Device ;? [Input Device?] Input Device
Word Usage:
device means "something that is designed, thought up".
He devised something by which much time could be saved, but his device did not prove practical.
He devised something by which much time could be saved, but his device did not prove practical.
Leave him to his own devices is an idiomatic expression meaning to leave him to his own devices. Note that the plural form of devices, devices, is used here.