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PASTEL Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Differences between these synonyms
device
A piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special function.
an object or machine which has been invented to fulfil a particular purpose
equipment
the implements used in an operation or activity : APPARATUS
the set of necessary tools, clothing etc. for a particular purpose
facility
something (as a hospital) that is built, installed, or established to serve a particular purpose
the buildings, equipment and services provided for a particular purpose
One definition is from Merriam-Webster, and the other is from Cambridge.
Could you give me more examples to compare?
Pastel
A piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a special purpose or perform a special function.
an object or machine which has been invented to fulfil a particular purpose
equipment
the implements used in an operation or activity : APPARATUS
the set of necessary tools, clothing etc. for a particular purpose
facility
something (as a hospital) that is built, installed, or established to serve a particular purpose
the buildings, equipment and services provided for a particular purpose
One definition is from Merriam-Webster, and the other is from Cambridge.
Could you give me more examples to compare?
Pastel
Top answer
From The American Heritage Dictionary Device- A contrivance or an invention serving a particular purpose, especially a machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks. SYNONYMS for equipment: apparatus, gear, material, outfit, paraphernalia, rig, tackle. The central meaning shared by these nouns is “the materials needed for a purpose such as a task or a journey”: hiking equipment; laboratory apparatus; skiing gear; naval materiel; an explorer's outfit; sports paraphernalia; a climber's rig; fishing tackle.
- From The American Heritage Dictionary Device- A contrivance or an invention serving a particular purpose, especially a machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks.
- SYNONYMS for equipment: apparatus, gear, material, outfit, paraphernalia, rig, tackle.
- The central meaning shared by these nouns is “the materials needed for a purpose such as a task or a journey”: hiking equipment; laboratory apparatus; skiing gear; naval materiel; an explorer's outfit; sports paraphernalia; a climber's rig; fishing tackle.
- Facility- Something created to serve a particular function: hospitals and other health care facilities Device is a count noun.
- A device is a piece of equipment intended for a particular purpose.
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From The American Heritage Dictionary
Device- A contrivance or an invention serving a particular purpose, especially a machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks.
SYNONYMS for equipment: apparatus, gear, material, outfit, paraphernalia, rig, tackle. The central meaning shared by these nouns is “the materials needed for a purpose such as a task or a journey”: hik
Device- A contrivance or an invention serving a particular purpose, especially a machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks.
SYNONYMS for equipment: apparatus, gear, material, outfit, paraphernalia, rig, tackle. The central meaning shared by these nouns is “the materials needed for a purpose such as a task or a journey”: hik
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Thank you vey much, Rambling Rose. I grasped the main idea. All I need is some quizzes. Would you give me some?
Pastel
Pastel
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A device
- perhaps a few examples would be better than anything: a CD-ROM drive is a device, a remote control is a device, a filter could be considered a device, therefore the main meaning of "a device" is an apparatus, mechanism, or an operative part of a complex system.
An equipment (the noun is countable_ try a search on google) is usually a system or so, made up of several com
- perhaps a few examples would be better than anything: a CD-ROM drive is a device, a remote control is a device, a filter could be considered a device, therefore the main meaning of "a device" is an apparatus, mechanism, or an operative part of a complex system.
An equipment (the noun is countable_ try a search on google) is usually a system or so, made up of several com
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Regarding Google, remember what Miriam told you about using search engines as a source of information(Wish,Hope/Others). That was very wise advice. I don't believe it's correct to say "an equipment" or "equipments". It's a piece of equipment, IMHO.
Fill in the blank with an article (if needed) and a suitable form of device, equipment, or facility. Choose the correct word where indica
Fill in the blank with an article (if needed) and a suitable form of device, equipment, or facility. Choose the correct word where indica
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Here you go.
1. Please reserve a room in a hotel with facilities for conferences.
2. He bought a car with very sophisticated stereo defitely not facilities.
3. Do you have all equipment which is necessary?
4. I saw many strange devices in his kitchen.
5. A corkscrew is a device for opening bottles.
6. I need to know
1. Please reserve a room in a hotel with facilities for conferences.
2. He bought a car with very sophisticated stereo defitely not facilities.
3. Do you have all equipment which is necessary?
4. I saw many strange devices in his kitchen.
5. A corkscrew is a device for opening bottles.
6. I need to know
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Regarding the plural of "equipment" I used Babylon Corp. 5 which gives you the plural the noun(if any). However, I'm not sure about it.
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1- ok
2- ?????? (Please revise your answer.)
3- Here I would add one little word. (hint- an article)
4- ok
5- ok
6- ok
7- ok
8- ok
2- ?????? (Please revise your answer.)
3- Here I would add one little word. (hint- an article)
4- ok
5- ok
6- ok
7- ok
8- ok
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Hello, Pastel 
Since you've finished your homework, here are two more words for you to look up:
appliance
app
Since you've finished your homework, here are two more words for you to look up:
appliance
app
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2. He bought a car with very sophisticated stereo definitely not facilities.
3. Do you have all the equipment which is necessary?
#2. I think equipment and devices are all acceptable. In Marco's post, I would say both because you may be talking about either a piece of electrical equipment or the function of it, like playing and recording.
Right?
3. Do you have all the equipment which is necessary?
#2. I think equipment and devices are all acceptable. In Marco's post, I would say both because you may be talking about either a piece of electrical equipment or the function of it, like playing and recording.
Right?
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Oh my, Miriam. You give me homework? Aren't you afraid you would get a headache after reading my posts?
I love it though. Thanks, I'll tell you soon.
Pastel
I love it though. Thanks, I'll tell you soon.
Pastel
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