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“apparatus” in English

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apparatusnoun

uk ​ /ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/ us ​ /ˌæp.əˈræt̬.əs/ plural apparatuses

(Definition of “apparatus” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“apparatus” in American English

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apparatusnoun

us ​ /ˌæp·əˈræt̬·əs/ plural apparatuses or apparatus

apparatus noun (EQUIPMENT)

› [ C/U ] a set of equipment, tools, or a machine that is used for a particular purpose:

[ C ] The garage had an apparatus to lift cars up.

apparatus noun (SYSTEM)

› [ C ] a system or organization:

Technology has moved so fast, the old regulatory apparatus can’t be made to apply to the Internet.

(Definition of “apparatus” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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