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toolbox

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtuɫˌbɔks// UK //tˈuːlbɒks// tool·box Slang

n. a collection of tools or skills that you use to solve a specific problem or finish a task. In computing, it often refers to a set of software programs that help you build or fix something.

n. a collection of tools, utilities, or skills used to accomplish a specific task or solve a particular problem. In a technical context, it refers to a suite of software applications or libraries designed for a specific purpose.


SIMPLE

I need to add a few tools to my toolbox.

CONTEXTUAL

The developer's toolbox includes several open-source libraries that help automate the testing process for the new application.

COMPLEX

A modern software engineer must maintain a diverse toolbox, ranging from low-level system utilities to high-level frameworks, to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

Origin

From tool + box.

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