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apparatus

/ˈæpərətəs/ noun · British & US
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What does apparatus mean?

noun

A piece of equipment or machinery, especially one used for a particular purpose. A device or system used for a particular purpose, especially in a laboratory or other scientific setting.

Example

"The scientist used a complex apparatus to measure the properties of the new material."

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