Vocabulary
Apparatus
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the complex structure of a particular organization or system
Urdu meaning
آلات، ضروری مواد
Example sentences (from Dawn)
Sentences are selected from stored editorial text where your search word appears. If none appear yet, run the admin sentence generator for fuller coverage.
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A repressive apparatus bred on foreign dependency does not become less so because of skillful diplo-macy.
Dawn Editorials —
A new dawn?
— 2026-04-10
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The attacking forces intend to cause critical damage to the enemies` decisionmaking apparatus.
Dawn Editorials —
The urban cost of war
— 2026-04-03
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rising to tear down their rulers` enfeebled apparatus of repression`.
Dawn Editorials —
Grave new world
— 2026-03-18
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However, we have seen that once the state apparatus has taken a decision, there is little room for parliament to resist.
Dawn Editorials —
Debating war and policy
— 2026-03-08
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The federal and provincial governments, lawmakers and the security apparatus, along with CT experts, must put their heads together to arrive at a solution that can bring lasting peace to Pakistan.
Dawn Editorials —
Terrorism spiral
— 2026-02-19
Synonyms
structure, system, framework, organization, set-up, network
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