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apparatus

[ap-uh-rat-uhs, -rey-tuhs] / ˌæp əˈræt əs, -ˈreɪ təs /


NOUN
organization or system
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Two fire engines went to the scene and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the house, using hose reel jets and thermal imaging equipment.

From BBC

She lives “in hiding” in the capital, though the government’s pervasive security apparatus probably watches her movements closely.

From Los Angeles Times

The Fed’s messaging apparatus is built to accommodate dissenters.

From Barron's

"An investigation was immediately opened by the competent Burkinabè services and highlighted the lack of authorisation to fly over Burkinabè territory for this military apparatus," the AES said in a joint statement.

From BBC

The regime’s security apparatus knew where power would flow next.

From The Wall Street Journal