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Definition: Equipment refers to tools, devices, or machinery used for a particular activity or purpose.

Sense 1 (Noun - Singular): A single object or machine used for a specific task or function.

Sample Sentence: The construction worker relies on his trusted equipment to complete the job efficiently.

Sense 2 (Noun - Plural): The collective items or apparatus used in a specific activity, field, or profession.

Sample Sentence: The hospital is well-equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment to provide the best care for patients.

Sense 3 (Noun - Singular): Figuratively, it can refer to the necessary skills, knowledge, or resources required for a task or profession.

Sample Sentence: Patience and determination are the most important pieces of equipment for a successful entrepreneur.

Sense 4 (Verb): Rarely used, it can function as a verb meaning to provide or supply someone with necessary equipment.

Sample Sentence: The company equipped each employee with new laptops for their remote work.

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