Word
equipping
Phoneticsequip·ping
US/ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/
UK/ɪkwˈɪpɪŋ/
Definitions
01providing tools or items
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. giving someone the physical tools or equipment they need to do a job.
v. the act of supplying a person, group, or object with necessary physical resources or apparatus.
“The charity is equipping the local school with new computers for the lab.”
“Equipping the expedition with high-altitude gear proved more expensive than the organisers had initially projected in their budget.”
Synonyms
02providing skills or knowledge
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. giving someone the knowledge or skills they need to handle a situation.
v. the process of preparing someone mentally or intellectually for a specific challenge or role.
“This course is excellent for equipping students with the skills needed for work.”
“The university focuses on equipping graduates with critical thinking skills that remain relevant regardless of their specific career path.”
03the act of outfitting
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the process of getting all the equipment ready for a project or trip.
n. the action or process of providing equipment; functions as a gerund noun.
“The equipping of the new hospital took several months to complete.”
“The rapid equipping of the reserve forces was essential for the success of the defensive operation.”
Synonyms
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it frequently takes the preposition 'with' to indicate the items provided.
Pitfall
equipping to the students
equipping the students
Equip is a transitive verb and must be followed directly by the person or thing being prepared, not a prepositional phrase.
Real-World Examples
“The army secretary is responsible for training and equipping soldiers.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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