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apparatus

/æpəˈɹɑːtəs/
noun
  1. The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

    Similar: dynamic, mechanism, setup

  2. A complex machine or instrument.

    Similar: device, instrument, machinery

  3. An assortment of tools and instruments.

    Similar: equipment, gear, tools

Synonymsdevice, instrument, machinery, dynamic, mechanism, setup

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