Auxiliary
/ˈɔːɡzɪljəri/
A supporting person, thing, or function that provides assistance.
Examples
- Many auxiliaries were deployed to assist the main force.
- The software includes an auxiliary module for data backup.
- She works as an auxiliary nurse in the emergency department.
- The auxiliary power supply kicked in during the outage.
- Auxiliary staff often handle the behind‑the‑scenes tasks.
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