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   appliance

   /əˈplʌɪəns/

   noun

   • 1. a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task: "electrical and gas appliances" Similar devicemachineinstrumentgadgetcontraptionapparatusutensilimplementtoolmechanismcontrivancelabour-saving deviceamenityaidinformal:gizmomod con
   • 2. a fire engine: British "three fire appliances were rushed to the scene"
   • 3. the action or process of bringing something into operation: British "the appliance of science could increase crop yields" Similar applicationuseexerciseemploymentimplementationadministrationutilizationpracticeapplyingdischargeexertionexecutionprosecutionenactmentcarrying outaccomplishmentputting into operation/practiceformal:praxis

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