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equipment
noun equip·ment \i-ˈkwip-mənt\
: supplies or tools needed for a special purpose
: the act of equipping someone or something
Full 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
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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
EQUIPMENT Defined for Kids
equipment
noun equip·ment \i-ˈkwip-mənt\
Definition of EQUIPMENT for Kids
: supplies or tools needed for a special purpose
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