What is the meaning of devising?

noun

• The act that results in something coming to be.
  • usage: "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making"
  • synonyms: fashioning, making

verb

• Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
  • usage: "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
  • synonyms: invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge
• Arrange by systematic planning and united effort.
  • usage: "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
  • synonyms: organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate
• Give by will, especially real property.
  • synonyms: devise