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equipped

equipped

4.0
Having the tools or skills needed for a job
  • adjective
  • /ɪˈkwɪpt/
translation icon : equipado
  • This prototype aircraft is equipped with a video camera.

And I think film is well equipped to deal with those stories.

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Examples

  • We'll put in the screws and our PC is now equipped with an SSD.

  • Properly constructed and equipped, they would serve as fast and nimble warships.

  • We still have the largest, most well equipped military.

  • The friends that are some of the best equipped people are folks in the military.

  • But when we see them, we have to be equipped with the realistic expectations.

  • They are the actually the best equipped volunteers.

  • The classroom is equipped with modern technology to enhance learning.

  • This gym is well equipped with everything you need for a full-body workout.

  • Our car is equipped with the latest safety features to protect passengers.

Synonyms

prepared
vsequipped
103 1.3

Ready to use or do something when needed

focuses on having tools items or abilities rather than just being set up
to fitted out
vsequipped
1 3.2

To give a person, group, or place the equipment it needs

can also mean having abilities or features beyond just supplied items
outfitted
vsequipped
3.9

A person or place that has the equipment and clothes needed for an activity

also covers abilities or built features not only physical gear
accoutered
vsequipped
  • Archaic
9.6

Having the clothing and equipment needed for a particular task like soldiers or climbers

is broader applying to any tool or ability needed not only clothing
furnished
vsequipped
2.6

A room or house that has furniture and basic things you need to live in

applies to any tools items or abilities for many purposes not just rooms

Antonyms

69 2.8

Not ready for something because the things you need or a plan are missing

2 4.6

Not having the tools or skills needed for a task

How Equipped

equipped
4.0

Surface Forms

equipped positive

Morphology

equipped = equip (transparent) = equip + ed

Standard past-participle/adjectival formation from the verb 'equip' meaning 'having been supplied with equipment', which is directly derivable for learners.

Etymology

The word equipped comes from the old verb equip, which meant 'to fit out' or 'prepare', like getting a ship ready with tools and supplies. So, to be equipped is to have the tools or features you need for a task.