equipment

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Noun

equipment (uncountable)

  1. The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
    • (Can we date this quote?) David Hume:
      The equipment of the fleet was hastened by De Witt.
  2. Whatever is used in equipping; necessaries for an expedition or voyage; the collective designation for the articles comprising an outfit; equipage; as, a railroad equipment (locomotives, cars, etc.; for carrying on business); horse equipment; infantry equipment; naval equipment; laboratory equipment.

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Fri Sep 3 06:32:46 2010

A tool is a device that can be used to produce or achieve something, but that is not consumed in the process. Colloquially a tool can also be a procedure or process used for a specific purpose. Tools that are used in particular fields or activities may have different designations such as Instrument, Utensil, Implement, Machine, Apparatus.

Evolution of tool use

Anthropologists believe that the use of tools was an important step in the evolution of mankind. Humans evolved an opposable thumb — useful in holding tools — and increased dramatically in intelligence, which aided in the use of tools.

Tools are the most important items that the ancient humans used to climb to the top of the food chain; by inventing tools, they were able to accomplish tasks that their bodies could not, such as using a spear or bow and arrow to kill prey, since their teeth were not sharp enough to pierce many animals' skins.

A telephone is a communication tool that interfaces between two people engaged in conversation at one level. And between each user and the communication network at another. It is in the domain of media and communications technology that a counter-intuitive aspect of our relationships with our tools first began to gain popular recognition. Marshall McLuhan famously said "We shape our tools. And then our tools shape us." McLuhan was referring to the fact that our social practices co-evolve with our use of new tools and the refinements we make to existing tools.

Carpentry tools recovered from the wreck of a 16th century sailing ship, the Mary Rose.

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Thu Sep 2 20:03:47 2010

What equipment do i need to start a darkroom?
Q. It's actually for my sister, but she's been into photography for a while and would like to start developing pictures, what kind of equipment would be needed and how much would it all cost? is some equipment- like an enlarger optional? Thanks in advance!
Asked by Gabriel M - Sun Dec 6 12:06:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I presume that your sister wants to do traditional photography. If she's into digital, then the asnwer is different. For a traditional darkroom, the first requirement is a room. doesn't have to be a permanent installation, but that certainly would be preferable. Adn it ideally should have both running water and a drain. Other requirements: an enlarger, with appropreaite lens(es) for the format(s) she uses an easel grain focuser developing trays 9 minimum of four, and ideally 6-8) safelight some arrangement for drying prints developing tank (for rollfilm) and reels Assuming that you start with a used enlarger, you can probably get the entire setup for US400 or less, excluding the room.
Answered by monophoto - Sun Dec 6 13:09:43 2009

When you rent equipment how much deposit do you have to pay upfront?
Q. I am looking to rent out a couple of video cameras to my clients so they can send me footage of teaching sessions I need to see. I want to know how much deposit would be reasonable to request for the $150 worth of equipment. I'm planning on charging only $15 per month for the rental. Has anyone rented equipment and can advise on how this usually works?
Asked by kirsty m - Thu Jul 8 23:54:08 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
What equipment do I need to start learning how to make my own beats?
Q. Money is an issue right now but I want to know all the equipment that is needed and which is good just to start off with. I'm looking towards doing techno/rave music and possibly hip hop. Thank you for your help.
Asked by Rudiger117 - Mon Apr 5 02:14:27 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you want to learn how to make beats without spending money then this article will be right up your alley because it reveals a few ways to do that. There is also a video there that shows you how to make beats from scratch and tells you what you will need to make the beats the way that he makes them. Good Luck!!
Answered by Micheal - Mon Apr 5 21:05:18 2010

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