Definitions

apparatus

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

NOUN

equipment with a purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appliance device gear gizmo machine machinery means mechanism

STRONG

accoutrement contraption dingbat doodad doohickey furnishings gaff gimcrack gimmick grabber habiliments implement jigger job outfit paraphernalia provisions setup stuff supplies tackle thingamajig tools utensils whatchamacallit whatsis widget

WEAK

black box idiot box whosis

NOUN

organization or system

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bureaucracy hierarchy network structure

STRONG

setup

WEAK

chain of command

Example Sentences

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The scenes were reminiscent of Frantz Fanon's Algeria Unveiled essay, in which he analyses the colonial apparatus' obsessive gaze on Algerian women who covered their bodies.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

Nonetheless, to move the state-controlled telecom—which maintains large swathes of telecommunications infrastructure—under the defense conglomerate would increase the security apparatus’ sway over its decisions, especially in the long-term.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2022

One of the apparatus' assignments was to infiltrate the U.S.

From Time Magazine Archive

The apparatus' agents were equipped with microfilm in pens and with clandestine short-wave radio.

From Time Magazine Archive

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