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Meaning of Contriving | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The act of one who contrives.

Equivalents

العربية التدبير
日本語 工面
Latina excogitatio

Examples

“Do we really want⟳ all those strivings and contrivings—all those thoughts and assumptions someone has cleverly etched into the hardware and software we are using—to remain⟳ invisible?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

contrivition control control arm control booth control brief control bus

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