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    Apparatus

    /ˌæpəˈrætəs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use.
    The laboratory was filled with complicated apparatus for conducting chemical experiments.
    The working machinery or equipment of a machine, institution, or system.
    The fire department invested in new apparatus to improve their response time to emergencies.
    A complex structure within an organism, consisting of various parts working together.
    The respiratory apparatus is essential for the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide.
    A collection of equipment or tools used for a specific function.
    The gym was equipped with a variety of exercise apparatus to accommodate different workouts.

    Etymology

    Latin 'apparatus' meaning 'preparation, equipment'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scientific apparatus:
    Tools and instruments used in scientific research.
    testing apparatus:
    Equipment used to test or evaluate various conditions or properties.
    medical apparatus:
    Instruments used in the medical field for diagnosis or treatment.

    Related Words

    device
    A piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a specific purpose.
    gear
    The equipment or apparatus needed for a particular activity.
    equipment
    The items needed for a particular purpose or activity.

    Slang Meanings

    Gadgets
    I love all the tech gadgets and apparatus out there.
    Tools
    He's got all the cool tools for his projects, an absolute apparatus!