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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

The differences between words; semantics.

Hi,
Quick question...

What is the difference between 'equipment' and 'tools' ?

Are the 2 terms completely interchangeable?

Thanks
  

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Hi, Equipment suggests 'tools (and other items) intended for a particular purpose, which is often job-related.. such as a hammer and a saw, but I would not usually refer to them as my equipment. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Equipment suggests 'tools (and other items) intended for a particular purpose, which is often job-related..
  • such as a hammer and a saw, but I would not usually refer to them as my equipment.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Equipment suggests 'tools (and other items) intended for a particular purpose, which is often job-related..
eg In my home, I have tools.such as a hammer and a saw, but I would not usually refer to them as my equipment.

Clive
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