equipment — the necessary items for a particular purpose or activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the necessary items for a particular purpose or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
Korean meaning: 특정 목적이나 활동에 필요한 장비, 용품, 기구
Korean pronunciation: 이**퀴**프먼트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother bought a $5,000 exercise bike and now uses it as the world's most expensive clothes hanger.
- The company invested heavily in new manufacturing equipment to increase productivity.
- The chef's kitchen equipment was so advanced that it probably had a higher IQ than most of his staff.
equipment
NOUN//ɪˈkwɪpmənt//
the necessary items for a particular purpose or activity
The firefighters checked their equipment carefully before entering the burning building.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'équipement', derived from the verb 'équiper' meaning 'to equip' or 'to fit out', which comes from Old Norse 'skip' meaning 'ship', originally referring to outfitting a ship with necessary supplies and gear.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother bought a $5,000 exercise bike and now uses it as the world's most expensive clothes hanger.”
“The company invested heavily in new manufacturing equipment to increase productivity.”
“The chef's kitchen equipment was so advanced that it probably had a higher IQ than most of his staff.”
“All electronic equipment must be turned off during takeoff and landing.”
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