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/ˈkæb.ɪ.nət/
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noun[C]
A cupboard or piece of furniture with shelves, drawers, or doors, used for storing or displaying things.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From French cabinet, originally meaning a small room or private chamber, from cabine meaning a cabin or small compartment.
Examples
The kitchen cabinet was full of plates.
She locked the medicine cabinet.
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noun[C]
A group of senior government ministers who advise the head of government and make major policy decisions.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From French cabinet, referring first to a private room where advisers met, and later to the group of advisers themselves.
Examples
The cabinet met to discuss the budget.
She was appointed to the cabinet after the election.
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noun[C]
An enclosure or housing for equipment, especially electronic or computer equipment.
Pronunciation
Etymology
Extended from the furniture sense of cabinet, referring to a protective or enclosing case.
Examples
The server cabinet needs better cooling.
Dust had collected inside the speaker cabinet.
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