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[ noun ] an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
Used in print (Mr. America, 4:6...)In his gym the professor has some of the most `` knocked_out '' equipment since Vic_Tanny . (High Fidelity, 11:10...)Because of this , only those with truly fine equipment will be able to appreciate the exact degree of the engineers ' triumph . (Handbook of Federal Aids to Communities. U.S. Dep...)Each SBA regional office also maintains a `` want '' list of surplus property , principally machinery and equipment , desired by small business_concerns in its area . When suitable equipment is_located by the SBA representative , the small business_concern is contacted and advised on when , where , and how to bid on such property . SBA loans , which may be made to small manufacturers , small business pools , wholesalers , retailers , service establishments and other small businesses ( when financing is not otherwise available to them on reasonable terms ) , are to finance business construction , conversion , or expansion ; the purchase of equipment , facilities , machinery , supplies , or materials ; or to supply working_capital . Related terms instrumentality apparatus material satellite recorder gear electronic_equipment rescue_equipment radiotherapy_equipment sports_equipment stock-in-trade materiel automation naval_equipment fuel_system electrical_system life-support_system robotics_equipment life-support_system game_equipment cooling_system teaching_aid television_equipment test_equipment photographic_equipment equip |
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