equipment

Meanings

• noun

  Items used to operate or facilitate a particular task or industry.

  - "The factory had a large inventory of equipment for manufacturing."
  - "The construction site required heavy equipment for excavation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with equipment
equip , quip , drip

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Variants

List of all variants of equipment that leads to same result
equipment , equipments , original equipment manufacturer , personal protection equipment , personal protective equipment , re-equip , re-equipment , re-equipments , re-equipped , re-equipping , re-equips , reequip , reequipment , reequipments , reequipped , reequipping , reequips

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Etymology

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From Old French 'equiper', meaning 'to provide with weapons, armor, or provisions'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first industrial robot, UNIMATE, was introduced in 1961?

2. The largest crane ever built, the Liebherr LR11950-1, can lift 1,100 tons!

3. The term 'equipment' can also refer to the equipment of an aircraft, such as engines and landing gear.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tools: Equipment is a type of tool used for specific tasks.

2. Machinery: Equipment can refer to large machinery used in industries such as manufacturing and construction.

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Culture

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Equipment has been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times, from chariots and catapults in warfare to looms and spinning wheels in textile production. In literature, equipment is often used as a metaphor for resources or tools necessary for success.

How to Memorize "equipment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a toolbox filled with various equipment.
   - Imagine a construction site with heavy equipment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'equipment' with the word 'tools'.
   - Think of equipment as resources or tools necessary for a task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember EQUIP stands for Essential QUantities for Industrial Processes.

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