materiel

Thân thiện

The soldiers unloaded the materiel from the truck.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution, especially a military force. This term specifically refers to the physical resources, as opposed to personnel.

Usage

• The word "materiel" is a formal and specialized term, most commonly used in military, logistical, and organizational contexts to distinguish physical supplies from human resources (personnel).
• It is typically used as a mass noun (uncountable).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The general inspected the new materiel arriving at the base.
  • Logistics officers are responsible for the procurement and distribution of materiel.
  • A modern army requires sophisticated materiel to be effective.

Advanced Usage

• "materiel readiness": The state of equipment and supplies being fully prepared and functional for use.
  • The unit's high level of materiel readiness ensured a rapid deployment.
• "materiel management": The logistical process of controlling the flow of equipment and supplies.
  • Her expertise is in complex materiel management for large-scale operations.

Variants and Related Words

• Material (noun): Note the spelling difference. "Material" is a much more common word with broader meanings, including physical substance, fabric, or information. "Materiel" is a specialized subset of "material."
  • The bridge was built from strong material. (general substance)
  • The army's materiel includes tanks and radios. (military equipment)

Synonyms

• Equipment: The necessary items for a particular purpose.
• Hardware: Tools, machinery, and other durable equipment (common in military/tech contexts).
• Ordnance: Military weapons, ammunition, and equipment.
• Supplies: Food, clothing, and other items needed for daily operations.

Antonyms

• Personnel: The people employed in an organization, especially the military.
• Manpower: The number of people working or available for work.

Notes on Usage

• The term is often contrasted with "personnel." A common phrase is "personnel and materiel," covering all resources of an organization.
• It is pronounced /məˌtɪriˈɛl/, distinguishing it from "material" (/məˈtɪriəl/).

Học thuật

Noun

1. equipment and supplies of a military force

Từ đồng nghĩa

• equipage