equipment
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noun \i-ˈkwip-mənt\Definition of EQUIPMENT
1
a : the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing: as (1) : the implements used in an operation or activity : apparatus <sports equipment> (2) : all the fixed assets other than land and buildings of a business enterprise (3) : the rolling stock of a railway b : a piece of such equipment
3
: mental or emotional traits or resources : endowment
See Examples of EQUIPMENT
- The photographer came early to set up his equipment.
- I'm looking for a hobby that doesn't require a lot of fancy equipment.
- an expensive piece of medical equipment
- Not enough funds were provided for the equipment of the troops.
First Known Use of EQUIPMENT
1651
Related to EQUIPMENT
- Synonyms
- accoutrements (or accouterments), apparatus, gear, hardware, kit [chiefly British], material(s), matériel (or materiel), outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle
Rhymes with EQUIPMENT
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