apparatus

noun C1

Meaning

An apparatus is a complex structure or system designed for a specific function, often comprising interconnected components that work together to facilitate a particular process or achieve a specific outcome, especially in scientific, technical, or medical
💡 While "apparatus" can refer to physical equipment, it can also denote a broader system or organization, such as a political apparatus, which may lead to confusion if the context is not clearly established.

Example Sentences

The laboratory apparatus was carefully arranged for the experiment .
The laboratory apparatus was carefully calibrated before the experiment began .

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