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gadg|et|ry
gadg|et|ry «GAJ uh tr», noun.
1. gadgets: »

the latest electronic gadgetry.

2. the making or using of gadgets: »

mildly important with those who equate gadgetry and science (Saturday Review).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • gadg|e|teer|ing — «GAJ uh TIHR ihng», noun. the invention, design, or making of gadgets …   Useful english dictionary

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  • gadg|et|ize — «GAJ uh tyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. to provide, treat, or fill with gadgets: »Instead of stressing technology and gadgetizing the course, he emphasizes principles. –v.i. to deal or play with gadgets …   Useful english dictionary

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  • gadget — gadg|et [ gædʒət ] noun count a small tool or piece of equipment that does something useful or impressive: kitchen gadgets …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • gadgetry — gadg|et|ry [ gædʒətri ] noun uncount small tools or pieces of equipment that do useful or impressive things: the latest electronic gadgetry …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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