advanced apparatus

[əd'væn(t)st əp'ærətəs]
nounpl: advanced apparatuses / advanced apparatus
aparelho avançado
1. A sophisticated or state-of-the-art device, machine, or system designed for a specific technical or scientific purpose
The hospital invested in advanced apparatus for diagnosing cancer at early stages.
O hospital investiu em aparelho avançado para diagnosticar câncer em estágios iniciais.
2. Complex equipment utilizing modern technology for industrial, medical, or research applications
The laboratory uses advanced apparatus to conduct molecular research.
O laboratório utiliza aparelho avançado para conduzir pesquisa molecular.
In Brazil, 'aparelho avançado' is commonly used in medical, industrial, and academic contexts. The term reflects the country's increasing investment in technology and modernization. In the USA, this term is frequently used in medical facilities, research institutions, and tech companies to emphasize innovation and quality.
NYC Slang
high-tech setup / state-of-the-art gear
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sophisticated devicecutting-edge equipmentstate-of-the-art machinerymodern apparatushigh-tech system
Antonyms / Antônimos
primitive apparatusoutdated equipmentbasic devicesimple apparatus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aparelho avançado
Standard term used in most contexts
São Paulo
equipamento avançado / aparelho sofisticado
Both terms are commonly used in industrial and business contexts
Portugal
aparelho avançado / equipamento sofisticado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight preference for 'equipamento'

Related Words

technologyequipmentmachineryinstrumentationdevicesystem

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting-edge apparatus
top-of-the-line equipment
next-generation apparatus
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