Word
armament
Phoneticsar·ma·ment, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑɹməmənt/
UK/ˈɑːməmənt/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the weapons and equipment used by a military force. It can also mean the process of getting ready for war by making or buying weapons.
n. the military weapons and equipment of a country or unit; the process of equipping military forces for war. Often used in the plural to refer to specific categories of weaponry.
Examples
“The country increased its armament to protect its borders.”
“The treaty focused on the reduction of heavy armament, specifically targeting tanks and long-range artillery systems.”
“Historians often debate whether the rapid naval armament of the early twentieth century made the subsequent global conflict inevitable or served as a temporary deterrent.”
Examples
simple
“The country increased its armament to protect its borders.”
contextual
“The treaty focused on the reduction of heavy armament, specifically targeting tanks and long-range artillery systems.”
complex
“Historians often debate whether the rapid naval armament of the early twentieth century made the subsequent global conflict inevitable or served as a temporary deterrent.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general process of equipping; countable when referring to specific types of weapons.
Real-World Examples
“It was the first to carry its armament – either a machine gun or a 37mm cannon – in a turret that could spin 360 degrees.” “Europe, which in 1939 did not want to die for Gdańsk, today funds Polish armaments.” “However, they remain the primary armament of attack submarines.” Etymology
From Latin armāmentum, from armō (“I arm”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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