matériel

noun

mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈel How to pronounce matériel (audio)
variants or materiel
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as in equipment
items needed for the performance of a task or activity the army is running short of clothing and other matériel

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Recent Examples of matériel The inescapable conclusion is that mass—that is, having more forces or materiel than an enemy—is important. — Stacie L. Pettyjohn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2025 The Russian armed forces have burned through much of the materiel inherited from the Soviet era; thousands of Russian tanks, armored vehicles, artillery pieces, and other military equipment have been destroyed in Ukraine. — Andrew Kosenko, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2025 Abu Anwar, a 30-year-old official with the new government, came with a team of rebels to inspect the site for materiel. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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  1. equipment
  2. apparatus
  3. stuff
Noun
  • Crowley’s fund helped an independent grocery store swap its equipment for more efficient models and has similar projects waiting for financing.
    — Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Place this on your porch or deck, or add one inside your shed to keep gardening equipment, pool items, and toys all together.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • The apparatus is almost calibrated for caution: Each party is guaranteed at least two commissioners at all times.
    — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Now, Homan’s administration wants to use the awesome powers of the federal law enforcement apparatus to intimidate and silence those who disagree with their policy agenda.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of apparatus
Noun
  • Jamie is a normal kid getting harassed on social media and so his head spirals into stuff.
    — Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
  • There’s no kind and cuddly way to prepare for this stuff.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of stuff

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“Matériel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat%C3%A9riel. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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