apparatus

• Substantiv, das eine Ausrüstung oder ein Set von Geräten und Instrumenten für einen bestimmten wissenschaftlichen, technischen oder medizinischen Zweck bezeichnet. Es kann auch den apparativen Aufbau oder die Gesamtheit der Organe eines Lebewesens meinen.

A noun referring to a set of equipment or tools designed for a particular scientific, technical, or medical purpose.

1. Equipment or MachineryB2formalscientific

   A set of equipment or devices used for a particular purpose, especially scientific or technical.

   Gerät

   • The laboratory was equipped with advanced apparatus.
   • They assembled the experimental apparatus carefully.
   • The fire department brought breathing apparatus to the scene.

   Synonymeappliancedeviceequipmentgearhardwaremachineryrigtackle

2. C1formalpolitical

   The organization or system of people and institutions that control a country or political system.

   Apparat

   • The state apparatus suppressed the protests.
   • Reforms were needed in the bureaucratic apparatus.
   • The security apparatus monitors potential threats.

   Synonymeadministrationbureaucracyframeworkmachinemachinerynetworkorganizationsetupstructuresystem