devising

Meanings

Plural: devisings

Noun

• the act that results in something coming to be
  • "the devising of plans"
• the act of creating a plan or some object, especially a will

Verb

• come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
• arrange by systematic planning and united effort
• give by will, especially real property
• present participle and gerund of devise

Synonyms

contrive, devise, excogitate, fashioning, forge, formulate, get up, invent, machinate, making, organise, organize, prepare