Device and Resource

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Resource is a synonym for device in apparatus topic. In some cases you can use "Resource" instead a noun "Device", when it comes to topics like means, instrument, recourse.

Resource noun - Something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available.

Device is a synonym for resource in means topic. You can use "Device" instead a noun "Resource", if it concerns topics such as apparatus, expedient, supply drawn upon.

Nearby Words: resourceful, resourcefulness, resourced, resourcing