Equipment vs. Appliance

Equipmentnoun

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

Equipmentnoun

Whatever is used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.

Equipmentnoun

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

Equipmentnoun

Whatever is used in equipping; necessaries for an expedition or voyage; the collective designation for the articles comprising an outfit; equipage; as, a railroad equipment (locomotives, cars, etc. ; for carrying on business); horse equipments; infantry equipments; naval equipments; laboratory equipments.

Equipmentnoun

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

Appliancenoun

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified), especially:

Appliancenoun

A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.

Appliancenoun

An attachment, a piece of equipment to adapt another tool or machine to a specific purpose.

Appliancenoun

(obsolete) The act of applying.

Appliancenoun

(obsolete) A means of eliminating or counteracting something undesirable, especially an illness.

Appliancenoun

Willing service, willingness to act as someone wishes.

Appliancenoun

The act of applying; application.

Appliancenoun

subservience; compliance.

Appliancenoun

A thing applied or used as a means to an end; an apparatus or device; as, to use various appliances; a mechanical appliance; a machine with its appliances.

Appliancenoun

An apparatus or device, usually powered electrically, used in homes to perform domestic functions. An appliance is often categorized as a major appliance or a minor appliance by its cost. Common major appliances are the refrigerator, washing machine, clothes drier, oven, and dishwasher. Some minor appliances are a toaster, vacuum cleaner or microwave oven.

Appliancenoun

a device that is very useful for a particular job

Appliancenoun

durable goods for home or office use

Appliancenoun

a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task

Appliancenoun

a fire engine

Appliancenoun

the action or process of bringing something into operation