equipped

[ ih-kwipt ]

adjective

1. supplied with whatever gear or apparatus is needed for use or for any undertaking; outfitted:

   The sports complex includes a swimming pool, a squash court, a fully equipped gym, and a fitness center.

2. provided with intellectual or emotional resources, skills, etc.; prepared:

   My education has made me a better equipped candidate for the job market.

3. dressed or arrayed:

   In his gold-embroidered vest and high buckskin boots, he was a most handsomely equipped bridegroom.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of equip.

Other Words From

• o·ver·e·quipped adjective
• un·e·quipped adjective
• well-e·quipped adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of equipped¹

First recorded in 1835–45; equip ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective senses; equip ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Is the show equipped to take on Donald Trump, a former SNL host whose own absurdity often defies parody?

From Slate

The first VW models equipped with Rivian technology are expected to be available to customers as early as 2027.

From BBC

Rather than being equipped with a sword and shield, as in previous Legend of Zelda games, the main character has the ability to copy items and enemies found during their quest.

From BBC

Small drones, called quadcopters, may be used for surveillance or equipped to drop bombs.

From Salon

Equipped with a Republican-controlled Senate, a likely majority-Republican Congress, and a Supreme Court that has shown hostility toward environmental laws and regulations, the potential for a Trump administration to profoundly alter or gut existing polices is considerable.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• armed
• clothed
• dressed
• furnished
• rigged
• supplied