equipment
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
equip + -ment, or from French équipement.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
equipment (usually uncountable, plural equipments)
- The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
- (Can we date this quote?) David Hume:
- The equipment of the fleet was hastened by De Witt.
- (Can we date this quote?) David Hume:
- Whatever is used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.
- 11 July 2013, Jo Confino in The Guardian Online, How technology has stopped evolution and is destroying the world[1]
- Tompkins is considered a hero in the deep ecology movement and works hand in hand with his wife Kris, the former CEO of the outdoor clothing and equipment company Patagonia.
- (Can we date this quote?) Henry Longfellow:
- Armed and dight, In the equipment of a knight.
- 11 July 2013, Jo Confino in The Guardian Online, How technology has stopped evolution and is destroying the world[1]
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Translations[edit]
the act of equipping
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whatever is used in equipping
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