appliance
//əˈplaɪ.əns//
Noun
applianceSingular
appliancesPlural
1
A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, especially an electrical device for household use.
The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances such as a refrigerator and a microwave.
2
The act of applying or putting something into operation.
The appliance of this new method improved our results significantly.