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gadgetry

gadgetry

6 5.7
Small machines or tools, often electronic, that do useful jobs
  • noun
  • /ˈɡædʒɪtri/
translation icon : dispositivos
  • In the kitchen, various gadgetry like food processors and blenders can make cooking much easier.
  • electronic gadgetry

Like, this is like for a kid who loves everything moving, you know, gadgetry, technical, anything.

Examples

  • Bond cars also have much more gadgetry: missiles, rocker-packs, deep-sea diving capabilities.

    Blog text (32)
  • Use all the high-tech gadgetry at your disposal to track down the person responsible for such a vital crime.

    Blog text (27)
  • So we're thinking if this new high tech gadgetry stuff for babies is a good idea, can it also work on us?

  • In our world of electronic and digital gadgetry, it is surprising to meet someone who uses stone tools in their everyday life.

    Academic text (2002)
  • In the world of food gadgetry, no piece of gear is more iconic than the pizza slicer.

    Blog text (1)
  • To national economies, cars are a consumer good capable of absorbing increasing amounts of electronic gadgetry and, therefore, added value.

    Academic text (1990)
  • As a related, if less glamorous example, consider the remote control that accompanies electronic gadgetry these days.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The lift opened to a small security foyer lined with cameras, IR sensors, and other gadgetry.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Gadgetry of all kinds—often debuting in the markets of Japan's Akihabara—is devoured by American consumers.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Modern smartphones are impressive pieces of gadgetry that combine communication, photography, and entertainment.

Synonyms

device
vsgadgetry
2.1

A machine or tool made to do a particular job

is narrower referring especially to small innovative items rather than any tool
tech
vsgadgetry
482 3.7

Modern electronic devices and systems used for work, study, or entertainment

names concrete mechanical or electronic items collectively not the whole field
gadget
vsgadgetry
142 2.9

A small useful tool or machine for a special job

refers to such items collectively stressing novelty and variety
widget
vsgadgetry
59 5.1

A small useful thing or tool for a particular job

emphasises actual innovative devices collectively not a placeholder term
gizmo
vsgadgetry
  • Informal
56 7.1

A small device or tool whose name you do not know

is the formal collective term for novel mechanical or electronic items
tech gadget
vsgadgetry
3 3.7

A small new electronic device like a smartwatch or earbuds that makes life easier

is broader meaning mechanical or electronic items together
handy gadget
vsgadgetry
3.0

A small tool that is useful and easy to carry

focuses on novelty and collective innovation rather than mere convenience

How Advanced

technology
3.0
machinery
104 3.3
gadgetry
6 5.7
gadget
142 2.9
tool
1.1

Surface Forms

gadgetry singular
gadgetries plural

Morphology

gadgetry = gadget (transparent) = gadget + ry

The meaning is directly derived from 'gadget' with the suffix '-ry' indicating a collective/field sense (collection of gadgets), which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Gadgetry comes from gadget, meaning 'a small useful device', plus the ending -ry, which makes a word for 'a group' like in machinery. So gadgetry means a collection of small, often clever machines or electronic tools you use today.