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equipment

Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɪpm(ə)nt/

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Definition of equipment

noun

[mass noun]
  • the necessary items for a particular purpose:suppliers of office equipment
  • the process of supplying someone or something with necessary equipment:the construction and equipment of new harbour facilities
  • mental resources:they lacked the intellectual equipment to recognize the jokes

Origin:

early 18th century: from French équipement, from équiper 'equip'

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Definition of equipment in the US English dictionary