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

Etymology

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.