toolkit

A collection of tools kept together for a particular kind of work.

• My toolkit contains a hammer.
• She keeps a toolkit in the car.
• We bought two toolkits for bicycle repairs.

Similar words: tool set

Common phrases: repair toolkit, basic toolkit, carry a toolkit

A collection of skills, methods, or resources that you can use to deal with problems.

• Listening is part of her toolkit.
• He added negotiation skills to his professional toolkit.
• Our financial toolkit helps families plan their spending.

How to use it: toolkit for something (These skills form a useful toolkit for managing conflict.)

Similar words: repertoire, skill set

Common phrases: personal toolkit, financial toolkit, toolkit of skills

A collection of computer programs or parts used to build or work with software.

• Install the toolkit before you start.
• The developer used a graphics toolkit.
• Both toolkits support the same programming language.

How to use it: toolkit for doing something (They released a toolkit for building mobile apps.)

Similar words: software development kit

Common phrases: software toolkit, development toolkit, graphics toolkit

A collection of instructions or advice that helps people carry out a task.

• The toolkit explains each step.
• Teachers can download the toolkit for free.
• Our safety toolkit includes instructions for reporting accidents.

How to use it: toolkit on something (The charity published a toolkit on workplace safety.)

Similar words: guide, handbook

Common phrases: training toolkit, practical toolkit, toolkit for teachers