equipment

[ ih-kwip-muhnt ]

/ ɪˈkwɪp mənt /

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noun

anything kept, furnished, or provided for a specific purpose.

the act of equipping a person or thing.

the state of being equipped.

the personal knowledge and skill required for a task, occupation, etc.: He has the necessary equipment for law.

the rolling stock of a railroad.

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Origin of equipment

First recorded in 1710–20; equip + -ment

SYNONYMS FOR equipment

1. apparatus, paraphernalia, accouterment.

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Related formspre·e·quip·ment, nounre·e·quip·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for equipment

equipment

/ (ɪˈkwɪpmənt) /

noun

an act or instance of equipping

the items so provided

a set of tools, devices, kit, etc, assembled for a specific purpose, such as a soldier's kit and weapons

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Word Origin and History for equipment