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as in preparing
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
years of service in the congress and in the cabinet equipped him better than most people for the office of the presidency
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as in furnishing
to provide (someone) with what is needed for a task or activity
a visit to a ski shop to equip ourselves for a week of skiing in the Rockies
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Recent Examples of equipping
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Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
That’s more than enough fresh Abrams to restore the 47th Mechanized Brigade’s tank battalion back to its full strength of 31 tanks while also equipping a second battalion.
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—Sarim Nadeem, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
During the pandemic, AV/IT teams were tasked with equipping classrooms with cameras, microphones and the necessary connectivity to support remote learners.
—Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Traditional education often focuses on delivering knowledge without necessarily equipping students to navigate and apply that knowledge in varied contexts.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
By focusing on metacognition, education is not merely preparing students to learn but equipping them to navigate and shape the future.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This mentorship is transformational, equipping creators with the tools to scale their careers and future projects while fostering connections within the industry that would typically take years to cultivate.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
By equipping employees with body cameras, Walmart aims to provide them with an additional layer of protection and support in potentially dangerous or confrontational situations.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
That’s more than enough fresh Abrams to restore the 47th Mechanized Brigade’s tank battalion back to its full strength of 31 tanks while also equipping a second battalion.
—David Axe, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Schools, organizations and governments must focus on expanding understanding of AI beyond tech professionals, equipping the public with the knowledge needed to engage thoughtfully with AI systems.
—Sarim Nadeem, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
During the pandemic, AV/IT teams were tasked with equipping classrooms with cameras, microphones and the necessary connectivity to support remote learners.
—Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Traditional education often focuses on delivering knowledge without necessarily equipping students to navigate and apply that knowledge in varied contexts.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
By focusing on metacognition, education is not merely preparing students to learn but equipping them to navigate and shape the future.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This mentorship is transformational, equipping creators with the tools to scale their careers and future projects while fostering connections within the industry that would typically take years to cultivate.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
By equipping employees with body cameras, Walmart aims to provide them with an additional layer of protection and support in potentially dangerous or confrontational situations.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Equipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equipping. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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