digital device — electronic gadget
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A piece of electronic equipment, like a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, that uses digital technology.
Say it like a native
Textbook Refrain from utilising electronic apparatus during the meal.
Native Put your devices away at dinner.
'Electronic apparatus' is stiff; people say 'devices' (or 'phones / gadgets').
Pattern: digital device (noun)
In use
- Most students use at least one digital device for their studies, such as a laptop or a tablet.technology
- In my opinion, digital devices have made communication much easier, especially for people who live far from their families.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I have lots of digital devices in home.
✓ I have lots of digital devices at home.
'At home' — not 'in home'.
Common collocations
digital device— mobile, a, use, screen time on
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'electronic device', which can include things like microwaves or TVs, 'digital device' is mostly used for gadgets that connect to the internet or run apps.