Does the word “Device” imply reusable equipment? [on hold]
The term "explosive device" annoys me beyond belief.
Why an object that self destructs upon use considered as a device?
Would this be applicable to everything else such as calling the bullet a "projectile device" or calling your food "nourishment device"?
Shouldn't the word Device be applicable to reusable equipment or something that does not loses its form upon use
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asked 13 hours ago
Allahjane
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put on hold as primarily opinion-based by MetaEd♦ 13 hours ago
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The term "explosive device" annoys me beyond belief.
Why an object that self destructs upon use considered as a device?
Would this be applicable to everything else such as calling the bullet a "projectile device" or calling your food "nourishment device"?
Shouldn't the word Device be applicable to reusable equipment or something that does not loses its form upon use
meaning
asked 13 hours ago
Allahjane
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put on hold as primarily opinion-based by MetaEd♦ 13 hours ago
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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"To prevent your question from being flagged and possibly removed, avoid asking subjective questions where … there is no actual problem to be solved: 'I’m curious if other people feel like I do.' ... your question is just a rant in disguise: '______ sucks, am I right?'" See: "What types of questions should I avoid asking?"
– MetaEd♦
13 hours ago
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no, the word device does not explicitly or implicitly include reusability. I'm afraid you'll have to either get over your annoyance or suffer needlessly.
– Hellion
13 hours ago
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A "device" can refer to anything that is "devised", and it doesn't matter wether it can be used again. Examples: an "implantable medical device" can't typically be re-used; a multi-stage rocket is certainly a "device" but loses it form upon use (though in a controlled way). Your assumption in this case is incorrect.
– Mark Beadles
13 hours ago
Opinion based question lol, how is it opinion based if there rules regarding meanings, or does the moderator likes to flag everything
– Allahjane
12 hours ago
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Nuclear devices can only be used once, unless you know how to stuff all those neutrons back in.
– Michael Harvey
11 hours ago
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The term "explosive device" annoys me beyond belief.
Why an object that self destructs upon use considered as a device?
Would this be applicable to everything else such as calling the bullet a "projectile device" or calling your food "nourishment device"?
Shouldn't the word Device be applicable to reusable equipment or something that does not loses its form upon use
meaning
asked 13 hours ago
Allahjane
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The term "explosive device" annoys me beyond belief.
Why an object that self destructs upon use considered as a device?
Would this be applicable to everything else such as calling the bullet a "projectile device" or calling your food "nourishment device"?
Shouldn't the word Device be applicable to reusable equipment or something that does not loses its form upon use
meaning
meaning
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Allahjane
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put on hold as primarily opinion-based by MetaEd♦ 13 hours ago
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
put on hold as primarily opinion-based by MetaEd♦ 13 hours ago
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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"To prevent your question from being flagged and possibly removed, avoid asking subjective questions where … there is no actual problem to be solved: 'I’m curious if other people feel like I do.' ... your question is just a rant in disguise: '______ sucks, am I right?'" See: "What types of questions should I avoid asking?"
– MetaEd♦
13 hours ago
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no, the word device does not explicitly or implicitly include reusability. I'm afraid you'll have to either get over your annoyance or suffer needlessly.
– Hellion
13 hours ago
3
A "device" can refer to anything that is "devised", and it doesn't matter wether it can be used again. Examples: an "implantable medical device" can't typically be re-used; a multi-stage rocket is certainly a "device" but loses it form upon use (though in a controlled way). Your assumption in this case is incorrect.
– Mark Beadles
13 hours ago
Opinion based question lol, how is it opinion based if there rules regarding meanings, or does the moderator likes to flag everything
– Allahjane
12 hours ago
1
Nuclear devices can only be used once, unless you know how to stuff all those neutrons back in.
– Michael Harvey
11 hours ago
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1
"To prevent your question from being flagged and possibly removed, avoid asking subjective questions where … there is no actual problem to be solved: 'I’m curious if other people feel like I do.' ... your question is just a rant in disguise: '______ sucks, am I right?'" See: "What types of questions should I avoid asking?"
– MetaEd♦
13 hours ago
4
no, the word device does not explicitly or implicitly include reusability. I'm afraid you'll have to either get over your annoyance or suffer needlessly.
– Hellion
13 hours ago
3
A "device" can refer to anything that is "devised", and it doesn't matter wether it can be used again. Examples: an "implantable medical device" can't typically be re-used; a multi-stage rocket is certainly a "device" but loses it form upon use (though in a controlled way). Your assumption in this case is incorrect.
– Mark Beadles
13 hours ago
Opinion based question lol, how is it opinion based if there rules regarding meanings, or does the moderator likes to flag everything
– Allahjane
12 hours ago
1
Nuclear devices can only be used once, unless you know how to stuff all those neutrons back in.
– Michael Harvey
11 hours ago
1
1
"To prevent your question from being flagged and possibly removed, avoid asking subjective questions where … there is no actual problem to be solved: 'I’m curious if other people feel like I do.' ... your question is just a rant in disguise: '______ sucks, am I right?'" See: "What types of questions should I avoid asking?"
– MetaEd♦
13 hours ago
"To prevent your question from being flagged and possibly removed, avoid asking subjective questions where … there is no actual problem to be solved: 'I’m curious if other people feel like I do.' ... your question is just a rant in disguise: '______ sucks, am I right?'" See: "What types of questions should I avoid asking?"
– MetaEd♦
13 hours ago
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no, the word device does not explicitly or implicitly include reusability. I'm afraid you'll have to either get over your annoyance or suffer needlessly.
– Hellion
13 hours ago
no, the word device does not explicitly or implicitly include reusability. I'm afraid you'll have to either get over your annoyance or suffer needlessly.
– Hellion
13 hours ago
3
3
A "device" can refer to anything that is "devised", and it doesn't matter wether it can be used again. Examples: an "implantable medical device" can't typically be re-used; a multi-stage rocket is certainly a "device" but loses it form upon use (though in a controlled way). Your assumption in this case is incorrect.
– Mark Beadles
13 hours ago
A "device" can refer to anything that is "devised", and it doesn't matter wether it can be used again. Examples: an "implantable medical device" can't typically be re-used; a multi-stage rocket is certainly a "device" but loses it form upon use (though in a controlled way). Your assumption in this case is incorrect.
– Mark Beadles
13 hours ago
Opinion based question lol, how is it opinion based if there rules regarding meanings, or does the moderator likes to flag everything
– Allahjane
12 hours ago
Opinion based question lol, how is it opinion based if there rules regarding meanings, or does the moderator likes to flag everything
– Allahjane
12 hours ago
1
1
Nuclear devices can only be used once, unless you know how to stuff all those neutrons back in.
– Michael Harvey
11 hours ago
Nuclear devices can only be used once, unless you know how to stuff all those neutrons back in.
– Michael Harvey
11 hours ago
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"To prevent your question from being flagged and possibly removed, avoid asking subjective questions where … there is no actual problem to be solved: 'I’m curious if other people feel like I do.' ... your question is just a rant in disguise: '______ sucks, am I right?'" See: "What types of questions should I avoid asking?"
– MetaEd♦
13 hours ago
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no, the word device does not explicitly or implicitly include reusability. I'm afraid you'll have to either get over your annoyance or suffer needlessly.
– Hellion
13 hours ago
3
A "device" can refer to anything that is "devised", and it doesn't matter wether it can be used again. Examples: an "implantable medical device" can't typically be re-used; a multi-stage rocket is certainly a "device" but loses it form upon use (though in a controlled way). Your assumption in this case is incorrect.
– Mark Beadles
13 hours ago
Opinion based question lol, how is it opinion based if there rules regarding meanings, or does the moderator likes to flag everything
– Allahjane
12 hours ago
1
Nuclear devices can only be used once, unless you know how to stuff all those neutrons back in.
– Michael Harvey
11 hours ago