English · Word Candidate

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: apparatuses · apparatusses · apparati

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Toàn bộ phương tiện để một sản phẩm cụ thể được tạo ra hoặc nhiệm vụ được hoàn thành

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Noun

Examples

These television stations are part of the apparatus and power of Milosevic. This is the apparatus he has used to do the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. It is the apparatus that keeps him in power and we are entirely justified as Nato allies in damaging and taking on those targets.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A complex machine or instrument.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Máy móc hoặc dụng cụ phức tạp

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

“I have met my young photographer,” said De Stancy, cheerily. “What a small world it is, as every busybody truly observes! I am wishing he could take some views for us as we go on; but you have no apparatus with you, I suppose, Mr. Dare?”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “apparatus” mean?

The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

Is “apparatus” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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