apparatus

/ˈæpəˌreɪtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a machine or a set of instruments or tools used for a particular purpose

“The medical team used various apparatus to monitor the patient’s vital signs.”

2. noun

a system or a set of organizations used to achieve a particular goal or to provide a public service

“The government implemented a new apparatus to manage the city’s waste disposal system.”

3. noun

a device or a system used to create or produce something, especially a sound or an image

“The concert hall’s sound apparatus provided an immersive experience for the audience.”

Synonyms

  • device
  • instrument
  • machine

Antonyms

  • chaos
  • disorder