materiel

Meanings

• noun

  Material or supplies, especially those that are necessary for military purposes.

  - "The army requisitioned large quantities of materiel for the upcoming campaign."
  - "The logistics team ensured that all materiel was accounted for and transported safely."

• noun

  Raw materials or components that are used in the manufacture of goods.

  - "The factory had a constant need for a steady supply of materiel to keep production running."
  - "The cost of materiel was a significant portion of the overall manufacturing cost."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with materiel
materiel , infernal , vital , capital

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Variants

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materiel , materiels

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Etymology

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From French matériel, from matérier 'to furnish, equip'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'materiel' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. During World War I, the term 'materiel' was used extensively to refer to the supplies and equipment necessary for the war effort.

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Related Concepts

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1. Supplies: Materiel is a type of supplies, often used in a military or industrial context.

2. Equipment: Materiel can refer to the equipment necessary for an army or industry to function.

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Culture

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Materiel has been used extensively in military and manufacturing contexts. In military contexts, it refers to the equipment and supplies necessary for the functioning of an army. In manufacturing, it refers to the raw materials and components used in the production of goods.

How to Memorize "materiel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large military base with trucks transporting supplies and equipment.
   - Visualize a factory with raw materials being processed into finished goods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a soldier carrying a rucksack full of supplies.
   - Associate the word with the image of a factory producing goods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MATERIAL to remember the different meanings: Materials And Tools Essential For Industry And Logistics.
   - Use the phrase 'materiel matters' to remember the importance of having the necessary supplies and equipment.

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