physical plant
A 'physical plant' encompasses both the physical infrastructure and the staff responsible for its upkeep within an institution.
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Definition
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(technical)The infrastructure and buildings necessary for the operation of an institution, including utilities and equipment.
Example
- The university's physical plant includes all academic buildings, dormitories, and recreational facilities.
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(technical)The department responsible for maintaining and managing an institution's infrastructure and facilities.
Example
- The physical plant department ensures that all campus buildings are well-maintained and operational.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "physical plant":
plant roompower plantfire plantfacility maintenancecooling plantwater plant