Toolkit
noun
A set of tools or items that is used for a specific purpose.
He opened his toolkit and took out a hammer.
Often appears as...
- open a toolkit
- grab the toolkit
noun
In computing, a set of software programs, utilities, or functions that help a developer create applications.
The development toolkit included several useful modules for creating a custom user interface.
Often appears as...
- software toolkit
- development toolkit
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Technical
noun
A collection of materials or resources for teaching or learning.
The teacher's toolkit included flashcards, games, and other learning aids.
Often appears as...
- educational toolkit
- teaching toolkit
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Academic
noun
A set of tools or items that is used for a specific purpose.
He opened his toolkit and took out a hammer.
Often appears as...
- open a toolkit
- grab the toolkit
noun
In computing, a set of software programs, utilities, or functions that help a developer create applications.
The development toolkit included several useful modules for creating a custom user interface.
Often appears as...
- software toolkit
- development toolkit
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A collection of materials or resources for teaching or learning.
The teacher's toolkit included flashcards, games, and other learning aids.
Often appears as...
- educational toolkit
- teaching toolkit
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Originally refers to a collection of actual tools you can touch and hold.
She carried her painting toolkit to the workshop.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Specific
Toolkit suggests being equipped for specific activities or tasks.
As a plumber, his toolkit is essential for fixing pipes.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Extension
Can be used metaphorically for any set of skills or information needed.
Effective communication is a vital part of your social toolkit.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Originally refers to a collection of actual tools you can touch and hold.
She carried her painting toolkit to the workshop.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Specific
Toolkit suggests being equipped for specific activities or tasks.
As a plumber, his toolkit is essential for fixing pipes.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Extension
Can be used metaphorically for any set of skills or information needed.
Effective communication is a vital part of your social toolkit.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Originally refers to a collection of actual tools you can touch and hold.
She carried her painting toolkit to the workshop.
Pro Tip 2/3Task Specific
Toolkit suggests being equipped for specific activities or tasks.
As a plumber, his toolkit is essential for fixing pipes.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Extension
Can be used metaphorically for any set of skills or information needed.
Effective communication is a vital part of your social toolkit.
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Why students should have...
What if I was trained in seventh grade how to manage my mental health or how to respond to a mental health crisis? I'd love to see a world where each of us has a toolkit of skills to help a friend, coworker, family member or even stranger going through a mental health crisis. And these resources should be especially available in schools
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How we can turn the tide...
to join this initiative, to engage with your employees on how you can best protect the planet and your future, at the same time. So early next year, we'll be sharing a toolkit that can guide companies toward moving quickly towards science-based targets,
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How to tame your...
Alright? Pay attention to your attention and incorporate mindfulness training as part of your daily wellness toolkit, in order to tame your own wandering mind and to allow your attention to be a trusted guide in your own life. Thank you.
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Nationalism vs....
And many countries basically took out war from their political toolkit. They no longer tried to pursue their interests with warfare. Not all countries have done so, but many countries have. And this is maybe the most important reason
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Why you should define...
If you're a college student who, say, is in a downward spiral, and you feel helpless and hopeless, unabated, that could cost you your life. So the stakes are very, very high. And there are many tools in the toolkit to get you there.
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Mars Rover: Opportunity...
preserved in the rocks and minerals each has a toolkit on its robotic arm to grind off the weathered surface of rocks and analyze their composition they see the world in three dimensions with four pairs of stereo cameras
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How we can turn the cold...
As we confront climate change, I believe having this ability in our toolkit will prove to be essential. So, the next time you're walking around outside, yes, do marvel at how the sun is essential to life on earth itself,
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Digging for humanity's...
it's our ability to write things down our language and our consciousness from very primitive beginnings with a very crude toolkit of stones we now have a very advanced toolkit and our tool use
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How data helps us...
toolkit that's quite large if it's used in combination with other methodologies might help lead us to some new discoveries thanks amazing I can ask you a question sure
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Prehistoric Mammals PIPE...
formidable so are the big tusks at the front in fact what you have here is a generalized toolkit that enabled the animal to deal with almost anything
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Why students should have...
What if I was trained in seventh grade how to manage my mental health or how to respond to a mental health crisis? I'd love to see a world where each of us has a toolkit of skills to help a friend, coworker, family member or even stranger going through a mental health crisis. And these resources should be especially available in schools
Video examples
How we can turn the tide...
to join this initiative, to engage with your employees on how you can best protect the planet and your future, at the same time. So early next year, we'll be sharing a toolkit that can guide companies toward moving quickly towards science-based targets,
Video examples
How to tame your...
Alright? Pay attention to your attention and incorporate mindfulness training as part of your daily wellness toolkit, in order to tame your own wandering mind and to allow your attention to be a trusted guide in your own life. Thank you.
Video examples
Nationalism vs....
And many countries basically took out war from their political toolkit. They no longer tried to pursue their interests with warfare. Not all countries have done so, but many countries have. And this is maybe the most important reason
Video examples
Why you should define...
If you're a college student who, say, is in a downward spiral, and you feel helpless and hopeless, unabated, that could cost you your life. So the stakes are very, very high. And there are many tools in the toolkit to get you there.
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Mars Rover: Opportunity...
preserved in the rocks and minerals each has a toolkit on its robotic arm to grind off the weathered surface of rocks and analyze their composition they see the world in three dimensions with four pairs of stereo cameras
Video examples
How we can turn the cold...
As we confront climate change, I believe having this ability in our toolkit will prove to be essential. So, the next time you're walking around outside, yes, do marvel at how the sun is essential to life on earth itself,
Video examples
Digging for humanity's...
it's our ability to write things down our language and our consciousness from very primitive beginnings with a very crude toolkit of stones we now have a very advanced toolkit and our tool use
Video examples
How data helps us...
toolkit that's quite large if it's used in combination with other methodologies might help lead us to some new discoveries thanks amazing I can ask you a question sure
Video examples
Prehistoric Mammals PIPE...
formidable so are the big tusks at the front in fact what you have here is a generalized toolkit that enabled the animal to deal with almost anything
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Clayton M. Christensen
American Author
Finding a 'sacrificial lamb' on whom to tag blame for complicated problems is an important instrument in the toolkit of politicians, because it deflects blame for the nation's economic woes away from their own regulatory lapses, economic mismanagement and coddling to labor unions.
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Nir Eyal
American Author
I wanted to create a toolkit which I would have wanted as an entrepreneur to use these principles of psychology in product design. Some startups totally forget the trigger. In some, the action is too complicated. Others don't have a variable reward, which maintains mystery.
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Richard Armitage
American Politician
The war we are fighting today against terrorism is a multifaceted fight. We have to use every tool in our toolkit to wage this war - diplomacy, finance, intelligence, law enforcement, and of course, military power - and we are developing new tools as we go along.
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Rick Smolan
American Photographer
I was painfully shy when I was a kid. I always thought when most people were born, part of the toolkit was teaching you how to relate to other people - and it was just left out of my toolkit.
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Jeremy Paxman
British Journalist
Scepticism is a necessary and vital part of the journalist's toolkit. But when scepticism becomes cynicism it can close off thought and block the search for truth.
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John McAfee
American Businessman
Social engineering has become about 75% of an average hacker's toolkit, and for the most successful hackers, it reaches 90% or more.
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Beth Simone Noveck
American Public Servant
In the 21st century, you have to use technology as one of the tools in the toolkit to bring about social change.
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Alastair Reynolds
British Author
As an SF writer, you've got the infinite toolkit of the writer at your disposal.
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Howard Gardner
American Psychologist
Stories are the single most powerful tool in a leader's toolkit.
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Clayton M. Christensen
American Author
Finding a 'sacrificial lamb' on whom to tag blame for complicated problems is an important instrument in the toolkit of politicians, because it deflects blame for the nation's economic woes away from their own regulatory lapses, economic mismanagement and coddling to labor unions.
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Nir Eyal
American Author
I wanted to create a toolkit which I would have wanted as an entrepreneur to use these principles of psychology in product design. Some startups totally forget the trigger. In some, the action is too complicated. Others don't have a variable reward, which maintains mystery.
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Richard Armitage
American Politician
The war we are fighting today against terrorism is a multifaceted fight. We have to use every tool in our toolkit to wage this war - diplomacy, finance, intelligence, law enforcement, and of course, military power - and we are developing new tools as we go along.
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Rick Smolan
American Photographer
I was painfully shy when I was a kid. I always thought when most people were born, part of the toolkit was teaching you how to relate to other people - and it was just left out of my toolkit.
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Jeremy Paxman
British Journalist
Scepticism is a necessary and vital part of the journalist's toolkit. But when scepticism becomes cynicism it can close off thought and block the search for truth.
Quote examples
John McAfee
American Businessman
Social engineering has become about 75% of an average hacker's toolkit, and for the most successful hackers, it reaches 90% or more.
Quote examples
Beth Simone Noveck
American Public Servant
In the 21st century, you have to use technology as one of the tools in the toolkit to bring about social change.
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Alastair Reynolds
British Author
As an SF writer, you've got the infinite toolkit of the writer at your disposal.
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Howard Gardner
American Psychologist
Stories are the single most powerful tool in a leader's toolkit.
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