proper equipment

collocation in English

meaningsofproperandequipment

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proper
adjective
uk
/ˈprɒp.ər/us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ/
real, satisfactory, suitable, ...
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equipment
noun[U]
uk
/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/us
/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/
the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a ...
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(Definition ofproperandequipmentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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When are we to have proper facilities andproperequipmentsuch as desks for these children?
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They overhauled all the fittings of all the vessels, and made sure thatproperequipmentwas aboard those vessels for the transport of the animals.
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They are the people who should designproperequipment, safe to be used.
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We can gradually nurture our troops into action with training andproperequipment, which we were unable to do in those days.
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Even more important than that, you wantproperequipment.
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Is it not a matter of some urgency that they should get theproperequipment?
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The police needproperequipment, and they are going to get it.
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Some of these tools are excessively old and are useless withoutproperequipment.
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The next point concerns the 12 reserve divisions, andproperequipment.
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Many teachers told the inspectors that they did not believe that their initial training had provided them with theproperequipmentto teach reading.
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It is essential that they have theproperequipment.
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Theproperequipmentmust be installed and audiologists must be trained.
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I am therefore extremely conscious of the difficulties caused by trying to put forces on the ground without theirproperequipment.
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We must be certain that theproperequipmentcan be provided.
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We must ensure that theproperequipmentis provided.
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We want to ensure that safety standards are maintained; that there isproperequipmentand that the staff are properly trained.
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There are great possibilities for agricultural development with theproperequipment, advice, technical colleges and instruction.
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Will he have discussions to ensure that craft apprentices are givenproperequipmenton which to serve their apprenticeships?
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Second, it must be carried on from proper premises withproperequipment, stock and other facilities.
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