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    ap·pa·rat·us
    [ˌapəˈradəs, ˌapəˈrādəs]
    noun
    apparatus (noun) · apparatuses (plural noun) · critical apparatus (noun) · critical apparatuses (plural noun)
    1. the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose:
      "laboratory apparatus"
    2. a complex structure within an organization or system:
      "the apparatus of government"
    3. a collection of notes, variant readings, and other matter accompanying a printed text:
      "one thing about the book's apparatus does irritate: the absence of an index of titles"
    Origin
    early 17th century: Latin, from apparare ‘make ready for’, from ad- ‘towards’ + parare ‘make ready’.
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    noun
    1. the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose:
      equipment
      gear
      rig
      tackle
      gadgetry
      paraphernalia
      appliance
      instrument
      tool
      utensil
      machine
      mechanism
      device
      contraption
      hardware
      plant
      machinery
    2. a complex structure within an organization or system:
      structure
      system
      framework
      organization
      setup
      network
      hierarchy
      chain of command
     
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  1. apparatus noun (EQUIPMENT) Add to word list [ U or C ] a set of equipment or tools or a machine that is used for a particular purpose:

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    The meaning of APPARATUS is a set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use.

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    noun, plural ap·pa·rat·us, ap·pa·rat·us·es. a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc., having a particular function or intended for a specific use: Our town has excellent fire-fighting apparatus. any complex instrument or mechanism for a particular purpose.

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    What is the definition of apparatus?
    Apparatus is the equipment, such as tools and machines, which is used to do a particular job or activity. [...] • organization, system, network, structure [...] • equipment, machine, tackle, gear [...] These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins.

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    What is apparatus of an organization or system?
    The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation. For many years, the country had been buried under the apparatus of the regime. Apparatus is the equipment, such as tools and machines, which is used to do a particular job or activity. One of the boys had to be rescued by firemen wearing breathing apparatus.

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    Where does the word apparatus come from?
    It derives from 'apparare,' a Latin verb meaning 'to prepare' or 'to make ready.' Over time, 'apparatus' evolved to encompass a broader meaning, referring to a complex set of tools, equipment, or machinery used for a specific purpose or in a particular field of work.

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    How many meanings are there for the noun apparatus?
    There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun apparatus, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. apparatus has developed meanings and uses in subjects including OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

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