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Meaning of Equipment
The primary meaning of the word "Equipment" refers to the necessary items for a particular purpose or activity.
Definitions
- The movable items, such as tools, machines, and apparatus, used in a particular activity or profession
- The act of supplying with equipment, or the state of being equipped
- The items needed for a particular purpose, such as a sport, hobby, or profession
Etymology of Equipment
The word "Equipment" originated from the Old French word "equiper," meaning "to fit out" or "to supply," which is derived from the Latin word "equus," meaning "horse," and the prefix "ex-," meaning "out" or "forth"
Historically, the word "Equipment" referred to the act of supplying a ship or an army with the necessary items for a voyage or a campaign
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include the necessary items for various activities, professions, and purposes
Example Uses
- The company invested heavily in new equipment to improve productivity
- The athlete's equipment included a helmet, knee pads, and a specialized bike
- The school provided equipment for the science experiments, including microscopes and test tubes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disability
disadvantage
handicap
inadequacy
insufficiency
lack
limitation
need
scarcity
shortage
deficiency
impairment
incapacity
ineptness
inexperience
disqualification
unfitness
unpreparedness
unreadiness