equipment

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equip·ment | \ i-ˈkwip-mənt

Definition of equipment

1a : the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing: such 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

2a : the equipping of a person or thing

b : the state of being equipped

3 : mental or emotional traits or resources : endowment

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Examples of equipment in a Sentence

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.

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21 May 2022

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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equipment. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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Legal Definition of equipment

: the implements used in an operation or activity specifically, in the Uniform Commercial Code : goods that are not inventory, farm products, or consumer goods

Note: This definition, found in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, applies to other Code articles as well.