Equipping: meaning, definitions and examples

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equipping

 

[ ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a workshop

To provide with necessary tools or equipment for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

furnish, outfit, supply

Examples of usage

  • Before starting the project, make sure you are equipping yourself with the right tools.
  • The mechanic spent the afternoon equipping the garage with new equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "equipping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equipando

🇮🇳 सुसज्जित करना

🇩🇪 ausrüsten

🇮🇩 melengkapi

🇺🇦 оснащення

🇵🇱 wyposażenie

🇯🇵 装備する (そうびする)

🇫🇷 équipement

🇪🇸 equipamiento

🇹🇷 donatım

🇰🇷 장비

🇸🇦 تجهيز

🇨🇿 vybavení

🇸🇰 zariadenie

🇨🇳 装备 (zhuāngbèi)

🇸🇮 opremljanje

🇮🇸 búnaður

🇰🇿 жабдықтау

🇬🇪 აღჭურვა

🇦🇿 təchizat

🇲🇽 equipamiento

Word origin

The word 'equipping' originated from the Middle English term 'equipen', which means 'to furnish'. It has roots in the Old French word 'escipier' and the Latin word 'ex-' (out) + 'capere' (to take). Over time, 'equipping' has evolved to signify the action of providing tools or equipment for a specific purpose.

See also: equip, equipment, equipoise, equipped.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,087, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.