Materiel
noun
Equipment or supplies used by a group of people for a particular purpose, especially in a military context.
The army has started to transport materiel to the new camp location.
Often appears as...
- transport materiel
- supply materiel
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Equipment or supplies used by a group of people for a particular purpose, especially in a military context.
The army has started to transport materiel to the new camp location.
Often appears as...
- transport materiel
- supply materiel
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Military Focus
Mostly used in military contexts to describe items like weapons and uniforms.
The military base was stocked with ample materiel for the troops.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personnel
Don't confuse 'materiel' with 'personnel'. Materiel is items, personnel are people.
While personnel were ready for the mission, they were waiting on the materiel.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
It's a technical term mainly used in logistical operations not everyday conversation.
The procurement officer managed the delivery of materiel efficiently.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Focus
Mostly used in military contexts to describe items like weapons and uniforms.
The military base was stocked with ample materiel for the troops.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personnel
Don't confuse 'materiel' with 'personnel'. Materiel is items, personnel are people.
While personnel were ready for the mission, they were waiting on the materiel.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
It's a technical term mainly used in logistical operations not everyday conversation.
The procurement officer managed the delivery of materiel efficiently.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Focus
Mostly used in military contexts to describe items like weapons and uniforms.
The military base was stocked with ample materiel for the troops.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Personnel
Don't confuse 'materiel' with 'personnel'. Materiel is items, personnel are people.
While personnel were ready for the mission, they were waiting on the materiel.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
It's a technical term mainly used in logistical operations not everyday conversation.
The procurement officer managed the delivery of materiel efficiently.
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Quote examples
Isoroku Yamamoto
Japanese Admiral
As long as tides of war are in our favor, the United States will never stop fighting. As a consequence, the war will continue for several years, during which materiel will be exhausted, vessels and arms will be damaged, and they can be replaced only with great difficulties.
Quote examples
Robert C. O'Brien
American Public Servant
In World War II, America was the Arsenal of Democracy, providing war materiel to our Allies that ultimately led to victory over tyranny.
Quote examples
Isoroku Yamamoto
Japanese Admiral
As long as tides of war are in our favor, the United States will never stop fighting. As a consequence, the war will continue for several years, during which materiel will be exhausted, vessels and arms will be damaged, and they can be replaced only with great difficulties.
Quote examples
Robert C. O'Brien
American Public Servant
In World War II, America was the Arsenal of Democracy, providing war materiel to our Allies that ultimately led to victory over tyranny.
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