Apparatus

usgb/ˌæpəˈrætəs/Volume
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Context SpecificPlay
The term 'apparatus' often refers to complex setups, not simple tools. SlideThe lab was equipped with a sophisticated apparatus for analyzing samples.
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Not a GadgetPlay
'Apparatus' usually suggests a system or set, not a single gadget. SlideShe adjusted the diving apparatus before exploring the coral reef.
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Professional UsePlay
'Apparatus' is generally used in formal or professional contexts. SlideThe firefighters quickly deployed their apparatus to tackle the blaze.