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Outfitting: meaning, definitions and examples

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outfitting

 

[ ˈaʊtfɪtɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

for camping

To provide someone or something with equipment or clothing for a specific purpose, especially for a journey or outdoor activity.

Synonyms

equip, gear up, supply

Examples of usage

  • Before the hiking trip, they spent hours outfitting themselves with the necessary gear.
  • The company specializes in outfitting outdoor enthusiasts with top-quality camping equipment.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

The clothing and accessories worn by a person, especially in a particular context or for a specific activity.

Synonyms

apparel, attire, garb

Examples of usage

  • Her outfitting for the party was elegant and stylish.
  • The store offers a wide range of outfitting options for various occasions.

Translations

Translations of the word "outfitting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equipamento

🇮🇳 सज्जा

🇩🇪 Ausrüstung

🇮🇩 perlengkapan

🇺🇦 обладнання

🇵🇱 wyposażenie

🇯🇵 装備 (そうび)

🇫🇷 équipement

🇪🇸 equipamiento

🇹🇷 donanım

🇰🇷 장비

🇸🇦 تجهيزات

🇨🇿 vybavení

🇸🇰 vybavenie

🇨🇳 装备 (zhuāngbèi)

🇸🇮 oprema

🇮🇸 búnaður

🇰🇿 жабдықтау

🇬🇪 აღჭურვილობა

🇦🇿 təchizat

🇲🇽 equipamiento

Etymology

The word 'outfitting' originated from the verb 'outfit,' which has been in use since the mid-18th century. Originally used in a nautical context to refer to the equipment and supplies needed for a ship, it later expanded to include clothing and gear for various activities. The term evolved to encompass the act of providing someone or something with necessary items, leading to the modern usage of 'outfitting' in both the verb and noun forms.

See also: fit, fitness, fitter, fitting, fittingly, fittingness, misfit, unfit, unfitness, unfitting.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,967, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.