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arsenal

arsenal

47 4.1
A set of tools and ways a person or group can use
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːrsənl/
translation icon : arsenal
  • So this is probably the one item I have in my arsenal, in my whole studio that gets the most comments and questions.
  • an arsenal of tools
  • an arsenal of treatments

And then you've got your organic kind of arsenal of products.

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Examples

  • A clever child has an arsenal of possibilities to keep the most sophisticated consultants busy.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Harry was just about to show us the latest addition to his arsenal.

  • I, I have other tools in my arsenal of, of, of tools.

  • I have that one in my arsenal right now too.

  • I could use that arsenal right about now.

  • For this, he uses an arsenal of both engineering and detective tools.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Most photographers are going to have the needed lens in their arsenal already.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Programmers have an elegant tool in their arsenal called recursion.

  • The most potent weapon against parasites in the arsenal of every complex organism is the immune system.

    Academic text (2003)
  • As a leader, having a diverse arsenal of strategies allows me to tackle various challenges effectively.

Synonyms

armory
vsarsenal
  • US
4 5.6

A set of skills and tools a person can use to solve problems

includes tools, techniques, and capabilities organized for achieving a specific purpose

Antonyms

1.3

Not having something you need or want

98 4.5

Not having enough of something that is needed

Compounds

A collection of weapons and equipment that a country keeps for war or to protect itself

How Extensive

repertoire
14 7.2
arsenal
47 4.1
toolbox
  • Specialized
8 3.7
toolkit
16 3.4

Surface Forms

arsenal singular
arsenals plural

Etymology

Arsenal comes from Arabic dār al-ṣināʿa 'workshop', a place for making and keeping tools or weapons. That's why people now use arsenal for any 'set' or 'collection of tools, skills, or techniques' someone can use, like a toolbox of ideas.