equipped

Equipped is the past participle of equip and functions as both a verb and an adjective in English. As a verb, it means to furnish someone or something with the necessary tools, materials, or capabilities. As an adjective, it describes a person, object, or facility that has been furnished with the required equipment or features to perform a task or function.

Common usage includes phrases such as well-equipped, fully equipped, or equipped with. The term emphasizes readiness and capability rather than mere possession. In speech and writing, you might hear or read about a well-equipped kitchen, a fully equipped team, or a vehicle equipped with safety features, each indicating that the item or group has the necessary gear or attributes to operate effectively.

Etymology traces equipped to the Old French equiper, meaning to prepare or fit out, with adoption into English during the Middle Ages. The sense broadened over time from furnishing military or maritime crews to outfitting any person, place, or thing with useful items and capabilities.

Applications span many domains. In construction or industry, a work site is described as equipped with tools and machinery. In sports and outdoor activities, gear defines a participant’s readiness. In housing, a dwelling may be described as equipped with modern appliances. In technology, a system can be described as equipped with a particular feature set or modules, signaling functional completeness.