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Term: Appliances

Description:

Appliances refer to a wide range of electrical or mechanical devices used for various purposes in households, businesses, and industries. These devices are designed to perform specific functions to simplify tasks, enhance convenience, and improve efficiency.

Parts of speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. Electrical or mechanical devices used in households, businesses, and industries

Usages:

Popular usage:

In popular usage, appliances typically refer to household devices such as refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, and vacuum cleaners.

Sample sentence: My new apartment came equipped with modern appliances including a state-of-the-art refrigerator and a high-efficiency washing machine.

Local usage:

In local usage, appliances may extend to include industrial machinery, commercial equipment, and specialized tools used in specific professions or sectors.

Sample sentence: The factory invested in advanced appliances to automate the production process, increasing productivity by over 50%.

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