apparatus
Pronunciation: [ˌæpəˈrætəs]
Word
Context: "equipment"
(noun) a group of tools or machines used for a specific purpose. Imagine a set of devices that help us do a task or make something happen, like in science labs or gyms.
Example
The gym has new apparatus for exercise, like weights and treadmills.
Example
Without the right apparatus, the experiment cannot be performed correctly.
Example
What types of apparatus are needed for this science project?
Context: "organization"
(noun) a system or organization that helps carry out specific functions, especially in government or institutions. Think of it as the way a group is structured to get things done.
Example
The city's fire apparatus is very efficient at responding to emergencies.
Example
The new laws did not change the existing government apparatus much.
Example
How does the educational apparatus in our country work?
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