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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Shortly after the order, Michigan State Police recovered election equipment from Adams Township that went missing, prompting an investigation into possible tampering with the equipment.
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Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
According to New Scientist, the first espresso machine-transducer setup required nearly $10,000 of equipment.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
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Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
According to New Scientist, the first espresso machine-transducer setup required nearly $10,000 of equipment.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for equipment
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“Equipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equipment. Accessed 15 May. 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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