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noun [countable] American English pronunciation: tool /tul/ 
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pluraltools
  2. 2
    something that you use in order to perform a job or to achieve an goal
    tool of:

    Speech is a tool of communication.

    a tool for:

    These sales forecasts are an extremely useful tool for management.

    tool for doing something:

    Words are essential tools for formulating and communicating thoughts.

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