Meaning & use

Equipped

adjective·Everyday

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Supplied with the necessary items, skills, or resources for a particular purpose.

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The kitchen was fully equipped with modern appliances.

She felt well equipped to handle the interview after weeks of preparation.

A note on using this word

"Equipped" is the past participle of "equip," which entered English from the French équiper, originally meaning to fit out a ship.

Words with a similar meaning

outfittedfurnishedprepared

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Words with an opposite meaning

unequippedunprepared

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