- (appliance) a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- (appliance) durable goods for home or office use
- The action or process of bringing something into operation
- A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one
- An apparatus fitted by a surgeon or a dentist for corrective or therapeutic purpose
- (appliance) The act of applying; application; An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified); Specifically: A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic