What is a device? We can hear this word both in colloquial speech and on television. Today it has gained quite a lot of popularity, but not everyone knows its true meaning yet.
In this article, we will tell you what this term means, as well as in what situations it should be used.
What does device mean
The device is a technically complex device that can be used in everyday life or in various scientific fields.
That is, a device is any useful device or technical system with a specific functional purpose.
Actually, translated from English "device" means a device or a device. However, not every thing can be called a device. For example, this term cannot be applied to wrist or wall clocks, although these mechanisms are complex in design.
But the clock, which has a built-in phone with an MP-3 player, is quite consistent with the concept of a device. Thus, a smartphone, tablet, digital camera, multicooker and other technical devices, in which at least one microcircuit is present, are called devices.
What is a gadget and how does it differ from a device
A gadget is a compact device designed to facilitate and improve human life. However, unlike a device, a gadget is not a complete (not one-piece) device, but only an addition to it.
For example, a gadget can be called a flash for a camera or computer components that cannot work independently, but are significant components of the device. It follows from this that the gadget is not capable of working offline, since it is designed to expand the functions of a device.
The gadget can be connected to a device or be inside the main device. However, today these terms have merged into a single whole, becoming synonymous.
