equipment
noun
equip·ment
i-ˈkwip-mənt 
1
b
: a piece of such equipment
3
: mental or emotional traits or resources : endowment
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Examples of equipment in a Sentence
The photographer came early to set up his equipment.
I'm looking for a hobby that doesn't require a lot of fancy equipment.
an expensive piece of medical equipment
Not enough funds were provided for the equipment of the troops.
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Some research hints that in very unusual scenarios, Alzheimer’s could be transmitted via human tissue or medical equipment contaminated with disease-causing proteins.
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science.org, 8 July 2024
This article discusses strength training, including types of exercises, equipment, health benefits, and how to get started.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
The Illinois factory primarily produces harvesting equipment such as combines, while the two Iowa factories manufacture construction and forestry equipment.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 7 July 2024
Then in the middle of the 19th century, when gold and silver mines popped up in the area, the Western States Trail became the main highway for transporting mining equipment and other essentials over the mountain peaks and into the steep canyons.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
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science.org, 8 July 2024
This article discusses strength training, including types of exercises, equipment, health benefits, and how to get started.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
The Illinois factory primarily produces harvesting equipment such as combines, while the two Iowa factories manufacture construction and forestry equipment.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 7 July 2024
Then in the middle of the 19th century, when gold and silver mines popped up in the area, the Western States Trail became the main highway for transporting mining equipment and other essentials over the mountain peaks and into the steep canyons.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
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equipment
noun
equip·ment
i-ˈkwip-mənt
1
a
: the act of equipping a person or thing
b
: the state of being equipped
2
: the articles serving to equip a person or thing
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