matériel

or ma·te·ri·el

[ muh-teer-ee-el ]

noun
  1. the aggregate of things used or needed in any business, undertaking, or operation (distinguished from personnel).

  2. Military. arms, ammunition, and equipment in general.

Origin of matériel

1
From French, dating back to 1805–15; see origin at material

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British Dictionary definitions for materiel

materiel

matriel

/ (məˌtɪərɪˈɛl) /


noun
  1. the materials and equipment of an organization, esp of a military force: Compare personnel

Origin of materiel

1
C19: from French: material

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