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- Dictionaryap·pli·ance/əˈplīəns/
noun
- 1. a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one: "electrical and gas appliances" Similar
- 2. the action or process of bringing something into operation: British "the appliance of science could increase crop yields" Similar
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The meaning of APPLIANCE is an act of applying. How to use appliance in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Appliance.
a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine: There should be incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances. domestic / kitchen / household appliances. an appliance company / retailer / maker.
noun. a machine or device, esp an electrical one used domestically. any piece of equipment having a specific function. a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose. another name for a fire engine.
a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine: There should be incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances. domestic / kitchen / household appliances. an appliance company / retailer / maker.
An appliance is a tool or device that performs a certain job. Your toaster is an appliance, and so is your dishwasher. Your dog? Not so much.
An appliance is an item of equipment that uses current, and is not an electric light unit or an independent motor. For safety, a ground wire is often connected between the individual electrical appliances in the house and the main electric switchboard or fusebox.
Appliance definition: A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use.
a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning. electrical/household appliances. They sell a wide range of domestic appliances—washing machines, dishwashers and so on. modern heating appliances of all types.
An appliance is a large machine that you use in the house, such as a washing machine. Equipment means all the things you need for a particular activity: rock climbing equipment. Apparatus means all the tools, machines, or equipment that you need for something: firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.
1. A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use: a store that sells the newest kitchen appliances. 2. A dental or surgical device designed to perform a therapeutic or corrective function. [From apply.]
