as in inventor
one who creates or introduces something new
Melvil Dewey was the deviser of a new system for organizing books
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By Annika Inampudi and Emily Chang, Bloomberg The inventor of the groundbreaking Crispr gene-editing technology is skeptical about artificial intelligence replacing human effort in the realm of scientific discovery, adding to a growing debate over its impact on medical research and innovation.
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Over the years, inventors improved on the design with faster models (such as an iteration described in a 1930 Scientific American article).
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Below, shop the eight best designer bags at Coach Outlet.
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The Juszczyks became friendly with Swift after Kelce started dating her in 2023 — enough that Kristin enjoyed a career-defining moment as an aspiring fashion designer, courtesy of the Grammy winner.
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“Deviser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviser. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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