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equipment

[ih-kwip-muh

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noun

anything kept, furnished, or provided for a specific purpose.

the act of equipping a person or thing.

the state of being equipped.

the personal knowledge and skill required for a task, occupation, etc.: He has the necessary equipment for law.

the rolling stock of a railroad.

Origin:
1710–20; equip + -ment

Related forms

pre·e·quip·ment, noun

re·e·quip·ment, noun

Synonyms
1. apparatus, paraphernalia, accouterment.

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It has deflated endowments and disrupted plans to build new facilities and upgrade equipment.

The severe strain of waging two wars in faraway countries has been aggravated by undermanning and equipment shortages.

The kitchen is home to a number of large, energy-eating pieces of equipment.

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It has deflated endowments and disrupted plans to build new facilities and upgrade equipment.

The severe strain of waging two wars in faraway countries has been aggravated by undermanning and equipment shortages.

The kitchen is home to a number of large, energy-eating pieces of equipment.

The scanners are similar to equipment used to score standardized tests.

Miniature rail tracks connect sheds that house lathes, marble cutters and other power equipment.

It serves as a focal point among tropical plants and is also a storage place for garden tools and equipment.

The end result is that the exodus of equipment predicted by some may not be all that grand.

Candidates will need to supply their own office equipment and internet connection.

Field surgery is performed with rudimentary equipment and morphine is scarce.

Now imagine that rugged little piece of equipment on a tougher grander scale.

High equipment costs and a steep learning curve, among other factors, are hindering widespread adoption of no-till practices.

After a long night, the researchers took the equipment back to the lab.

The space created between the two conceals pool equipment and a new outdoor shower.

It makes me want to be able to operate earth moving equipment.

Oversee the safe storage and appropriate warehousing of district supplies and equipment.

British police began finding jamming equipment in the possession of criminals about three years ago.

One halfway modular divider enables specific equipment setup.

But equipment malfunctioned, and the fluid spilled, setting the synthetic fibers of her clothing ablaze.

So using that kind of equipment and being around that much raw power is something different.

Double boilers are great for gently melting chocolate, but we've found an even easier method that uses common kitchen equipment.

The only equipment the person would need is a laptop.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment including a computer keyboard and peripheral equipment.

Codelco mobilised contractors and equipment from around the world to drill three separate rescue shafts.

Tell students that in order to explore the bottom of the ocean, scientists use equipment that creates echoes.

Recently equipped with hand-held equipment for doing the geophysical surveys, perhaps they can finish the job.

He has brought a truckload of equipment to this site to band some of its few remaining burrowing owls.

Use our list of resources and get money back on your water-saving equipment and drought-tolerant plants more.

Dutch researchers have confirmed that using mobile phones in hospitals actually does interfere with medical equipment.

Responsible for checking program equipment and make minor repairs as necessary to ensure equipment is operational.

Makers of blood-testing equipment have taken to charging only if the device actually produces usable data.

The bacteria were likely spread among players through shared towels, whirlpool baths, and weightlifting equipment.

Scientists can learn a lot by using imaging equipment and by making other observations.

Steinmetz's work led to the measures used to protect power equipment from lightning strikes.

They're out in the test kitchen now practicing with all their fancy-schmancy equipment.

Equipment is first evaluated to see if it meets standards for donation to schools and non-profits.

Prepare budget and determine allocation of funds for staff, supplies and equipment.

In support areas, there's no need for hardened equipment.

First get permission to use kitchen equipment and eggs.

Solar generator is an environmental friendly equipment that can use anywhere.

One case aside, even the best available fishing equipment and regulations will result in a few stray snags.

Use the grind your coffee equipment is designed to handle.

There's nothing worse than trying to untangle a mess of cables when you want to swap out a piece of equipment.

Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other office equipment.

The squeeze comes as a surge in demand for high-tech equipment has sent demand for rare earths soaring.

Altair takes the astronauts and all their equipment down to the surface.

See tractors and other farm equipment spanning the last eighty years.

The sink is full of bleach solution for scrubbing equipment and floors.

Click through the gallery to see this previously untested equipment in action.

Order, maintain, and inventory supplies and equipment.

They have enjoyed big gains from the increased returns on investments in equipment.

Currently, astronauts get some radiation protection from their spacecraft and from equipment such as spacesuits.

The museum's grounds contain mining exhibits and equipment used by the miners in their quest for gold.

The photographers begin to pack up their equipment and head back down the trail.

Price drops for semi-pro astronomy gear have put some impressive equipment in the hands of astrophotographer hobbyists.

When it comes to recording, its all about planning and equipment.

Companies are seeking outsiders' help to squeeze more out of their equipment.

The equipment helps police find stolen cars and catch wanted persons.

But this could change as the equipment itself changes.

Now that the basic technique is free to use, many people expect the price of the equipment and enzymes involved to decline.

What the companies would have spent on labor-saving equipment goes to paying overtime wages.

Over the years, the firm has tried to diversify, buying businesses making dairy and food-processing equipment.

The designer went shopping for speakers, headphones and other equipment that looks as good as it sounds.

Instead the university has installed racks of equipment in windowless rooms where students and.

The big routers and network-switching equipment that make up its core business are custom-built to order.

Problems with emergency equipment and disaster procedures are far more pervasive than publicly described.

UN troops have provided engineering help and heavy equipment to carefully uncover buried artwork.

When roots are compacted by heavy equipment or severed by trenching, chances are you won't see the damage immediately.

Gates pledged armored transport vehicles and other equipment to foreign troops to help protect them against roadside bombs.

Revenues are stagnant, costs are growing and mounting losses make it increasingly hard to finance expensive new equipment.

Natural disaster leaves researchers struggling with broken equipment and a crippled infrastructure.

Peshtigo's fire-fighting equipment was limited to a single horse-drawn steam pumper.

Moreover, the beam is so tightly focused that equipment a mere dozen metres away from its line would struggle to detect.

To save energy, make sure your equipment and appliances are properly maintained so that they don't waste power.

It's not surprising, then, that experiments to radically alter light's speed require some serious equipment and hard work.

There were no offices, no desks, no personal equipment.

Coordinated maintenence and equipment budget with central computing services.

But they can't drive and operate weather equipment at the same time.

Lets place automated construction equipment to build shelters tunnels, place a power plant to recharge this equipment.

You'll find sources for the special equipment and decorations, plus packaging ideas.

He has turned to lab equipment and industrial food additives, pursuing quirky juxtapositions of flavor and texture.

Now quirky research equipment shows up in his office here in the statistics department.

One is whether electronics firms should be required to make their equipment easy to tinker with.

Store equipment on your lap or in a bag with the strap wrapped around your wrist or ankle.

The scale of equipment in the bowels of such boats is impressive.

Their aim is to miniaturize combat equipment using.

With year-round schooling, buildings and equipment that lie idle for vast periods could be utilized far more.

Readers should be made aware that there are multiple versions of x-ray scanning equipment on the market.

Learn how scientists are studying animal eyes to create new cameras and other high-tech equipment.

Men have all the necessary equipment to produce milk, and on occasion it can happen.

Next to the equipment two more boys jumped rope, their bare feet bouncing in rhythm on the cracked concrete.

As technology has evolved, so has the equipment worn by football players.

There is also a serious problem with equipment and know-how.

Yet, despite their ubiquity, they are delicate pieces of equipment.

To feed the microbes, plants must aerate sewage sludge with costly, power-hogging equipment.

The equipment was said to be so good that it could spot every dentist office in the area.

Hasn't anyone ever set up some video equipment with some rain and wind sensors, etc.

With all these credentials, it's no wonder the wok is standard equipment in many kitchens.

These are my only start-up expenses, but there's no mention of them or a dollar amount for equipment.

Hikers, for example, take the survivalist approach with featherweight tents and minimal equipment.

Windows, climate control and office equipment all contribute to an eco-friendly office.

So, the group set nonharmful traps and positioned video equipment to help capture approaching animals.

The internal ramp was used to haul up sand and small stones as well as equipment by workers.

Guard if equipment was removed since being provided that information.

Fixed investments such as land, facilities, and major equipment are the responsibility of individual local emirates.

No computer or additional equipment is needed-this stand-alone system is ideal.

In the meantime, looking at creative ways to retrofit existing equipment is a good interim strategy.

Antarctica's climate is not kind to sensitive equipment.

No shortage of equipment from the best manufacturers, apparently no shortage of funding.

So do brain-imaging equipment and semiconductor factories.

Travis sets up the surveillance equipment for the test in the backyard.

These are all pieces of camping equipment and are intended for use outdoors.

But what makes today's equipment particularly maddening is how clumsily all that gear fits together.

Equipment was bought, laboratories built and students funded.

African technicians have to use large samples of the dangerous viruses for their research because their equipment is antiquated.

Old hard drives and some circuit boards are resold for use in new equipment.

Both the studio equipment needed to create the pictures and the sets needed to receive them have remained stubbornly expensive.

We can drive over mining roads right up to sites, as opposed to lugging heavy equipment a mile or more by foot.

The equipment to do this can cost more than twice as much as the rest of the laser components combined.

Other big mining companies helped with advice and equipment.

If anyone is guilty that one is scientist who discovered modern equipment and abnormal aviarices of reading public.

Equipment that can sniff these vapours could help find bombs.

Virtually every piece of electrically powered equipment acts as a radio transmitter, whether it is supposed to or not.

Aetna offers discounts for gym equipment and medical devices that can be used at home.

But much of the treaty deals with less glamorous equipment and capabilities.

They are cheaper than the high tech military equipment and basically do the same thing.

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World English Dictionary

equipment (ɪˈkwɪpmənt)

—n
1.	an act or instance of equipping
2.	the items so provided
3.	a set of tools, devices, kit, etc, assembled for a specific purpose, such as a soldier's kit and weapons

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Word Origin & History

equipment

1717, things equipped; 1748, action of equipping; from equip + -ment. Superseding earlier equipage.

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