equipment

pronunciation

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Noun:

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

Word Origin

equipment (n.): 1717, "things equipped;" 1748, "action of equipping;" from equip + -ment, or from French équipement. Superseding earlier equipage.

Synonym

n.

technique knowledge expertise experience

n.

paraphernalia appliances supplies apparatus appointments tools fixtures accessories machinery contrivances furnishings gear outfit rigging rig implements

n.

luggage kit belongings

n.

outfitting supplying provisions accoutrement providing supply

Example

1. Sales of construction equipment have plummeted .

2. Some doubt the quality of china 's equipment .

3. We 're talking about the light bulbs used with photography equipment .

4. You can get a great workout without equipment , at least for awhile .

5. If storing tools this way isn 't your thing perhaps garden equipment is more up your alley .

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