also: ディバイス
noun
A general term for an electronic or mechanical gadget, tool, or piece of equipment. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
新しいデバイスを買った。
I bought a new device.
このデバイスは操作が簡単だ。
This device is easy to operate.
Standard katakana spelling; the most common form.
Alternate katakana spelling reflecting a closer approximation of the English pronunciation; less common than デバイス.
機器 is a more formal or technical term for equipment or apparatus, often used in industrial or medical contexts, while デバイス is a common loanword for electronic gadgets.
装置 refers to a larger or more complex apparatus or installation, whereas デバイス typically implies a smaller, often portable electronic item.
Borrowed from English 'device'.