toolkit

CEFRB1

/ˈtulˌkɪt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A set of tools or skills for a particular purpose.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A set of tools kept together, especially comprising all the tools suitable for some particular type of work.

Examples

  • A small toolkit can be very handy when you are traveling.

  • Please bring your toolkit.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings
  1. A set of software tools or components.

  2. A set of personal abilities, skills, or resources to draw on.

  3. A set of guidelines or instructions.

More examples

In context
  • Prior to the Great Recession, active management of the long-bond portfolio was not a major feature of most central banks' toolkits, Japan being one notable exception.

  • The culture of Ice Age humanity expresses a steady growth in the complexity of the tool kit, and a steady growth in complexity of artistic development.

  • Morgan Computing Co.'s Disk Toolkit is the perfect program for speed demons who want a more flexible way to wield DEBUG's power.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The electrician brought his complete blank that included screwdrivers and pliers.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From tool + kit.