to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination
The thieves devised a plan to steal the diamonds.
The engineer worked tirelessly to devise a more efficient and cost-effective solution for the company.
Faced with a complex problem, the team collaborated to devise a creative strategy.
The scientist sought to devise a groundbreaking experiment to test the hypothesis.
In order to enhance productivity, the manager decided to devise a streamlined workflow for the team.
