matériel
or ma·te·ri·el
[ muh-teer-ee-el ]
/ məˌtɪər iˈɛl /
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noun
the aggregate of things used or needed in any business, undertaking, or operation (distinguished from personnel).
Military. arms, ammunition, and equipment in general.
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Origin of matériel
From French, dating back to 1805–15; see origin at material
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH matériel
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materiel
matriel
/ (məˌtɪərɪˈɛl) /
noun
the materials and equipment of an organization, esp of a military forceCompare personnel
Word Origin for materiel
C19: from French: material
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