equipment
English meaning: Equipment
Definition
The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
Example
“The gym is fitted with the latest fitness equipment.”
Another example: “All the diving equipment must be checked before each dive.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Uncountable noun for the tools, machines, clothing or apparatus needed for an activity ('sports equipment', 'office equipment'). Note it is never pluralised as 'equipments' in standard English; use 'pieces/items of equipment'. Common in technical, sporting and business contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From French 'équipement', from 'équiper' (to fit out, originally to embark), of Germanic origin; entered English in the early 18th century.
Related Words
- machinery
- supplies
- manufacturer
- maintenance
- ammunition
- electronics
- installed
- machines
- gear
- electrical
Common Collocations
- sports equipment
- office equipment
- heavy equipment
- piece of equipment
- safety equipment
- equipment failure
Word Forms
equip (v); equips; equipped; equipping; equipment (n, uncount.)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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