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1. The act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
   - arming, armament

1. Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
   "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
   - fit, fit out, outfit
    
2. Provide with abilities or understanding
   "She was never equipped to be a dancer"

See also: equipage, equipment

Type of: enable, furnish, militarisation [Brit], militarization, mobilisation [Brit], mobilization, provide, render, supply

Encyclopedia: Equip