Apparat — meaning in English
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English meaning
- apparatus noun A set of equipment or machinery used for a particular purpose.
- appliance noun A device, usually electrical, designed to perform a specific household or office task.
- contrivance noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- device noun A piece of equipment, especially electronic or mechanical, built to perform a specific job.
- gadget noun A small mechanical or electronic device, especially a clever or useful one.
- speaking noun The act of talking or communicating with one's voice.
Senses
Apparat is used for these senses in English:
- apparatus (collective) An assortment of tools and instruments.
- appliance An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially:
- appliance A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
- contrivance A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- device Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
- gadget Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled, often either clever or complicated.
- speaking (telephone) Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.
apparatus — full definition
- noun A set of equipment or machinery used for a particular purpose.
- noun A complex organizational or bureaucratic structure.